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Chicago Social Service 
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CITY OF CHICAGO 
Department of Public Welfare 

Commissioner, LOUISE OSBORNE ROWE 

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Chicago Social Service 
Directory 

SECOND EDITION 

By 

Valeria D. McDermott and Annie Elizabeth Trotter 



CHICAGO 

1918 










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Copyright 1918, 

By City of Chicago, 
Department of Public Welfare. ^ 

All Rights Reserved. 


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FOREWORD. 


In the autumn of 1915 the Department of Public Welfare, 
City of Chicago, published the first edition of the Social 
Service Directory. Its value and usefulness as a handbook 
for social and civic workers has been so generally appreciated 
that the second edition needs no introduction. 

The collection and compilation of the material for this edi¬ 
tion is the work o£ Miss Valeria D. McDermott, Director of 
the Bureau of Information, and Miss Annie Elizabeth Trotter, 
Investigator, Bureau of Social Surveys, of the staff of the De¬ 
partment of Public Welfare. 

A word of appreciation is sincerely extended to Mr. 
Frederick Rex, Librarian of the Municipal Reference Library 
of Chicago, for the compilation of Public Agencies—City and 
County. 

Appreciation is also extended to all organizations and in¬ 
dividuals who co-operated with the Department in furnishing 
necessary information. 

Such a large number of requests for copies of the Directory 
has been received that it is impracticable for the Department 
of Public Welfare to attempt to distribute them free of charge. 
A complimentary copy will be sent to each agency listed in 
the Directory and a charge of twenty-five cents will be made 
for all other copies distributed upon request to agencies or 
individuals. 


LOUISE OSBORNE ROWE, 

Commissioner. 








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EXPLANATORY NOTE. 


Scope .—This Directory includes agencies established for 
social welfare and not maintained for financial profit, and also 
civic and philanthropic departments of agencies whose major 
purposes would not come within this scope. It includes agen¬ 
cies located in Chicago and those located in the vicinity of 
Chicago, which care for residents of Chicago. 

Classification .—Agencies are classified according to their 
functions and not according to their titles. When an agency 
has definite departments of work with functions of different 
kinds, these departments are placed in different classes with 
cross-references to main entry. If the title of an agency is 
known, it may be found in the index at the back of the book. 
If the title is not known but the nature of its work is known, 
it may be found by consulting the classification at the front 
of the book. 

Names of Officials .—Names of employed executives are 
given for all organizations having employed officials. Organiza¬ 
tions having no employed workers usually give the names of 
two officials—president and secretary. 

Addresses .—The residence or office address of officials fol¬ 
lows the names of officials for all organizations which do not 
have offices. When the agency has an office, the address is 
placed immediately after the name of the agency. This does 
not apply to National Agencies where it is not known in every 
instance if the address supplied is the agency office address or 
the official’s address. 

Non-Sectarian .—The majority of agencies under the auspices . 
of religious denominations are non-sectarian in the benefits 
which they provide. When the benefits are limited by sec¬ 
tarian lines, this is stated. When no statement regarding this 
is made they are understood to be non-sectarian. 

Reg. Bur .—This abbreviation after a statement shows that 
the agency registers with the Social Service Registration 
Bureau. 

Endorsement .—It must be distinctly understood that this 
Directory does not pass on the efficiency of any agency in¬ 
cluded or excluded. To be included does not mean endorse¬ 
ment; to be excluded does not mean condemnation. 

Executive officers of all agencies are requested to notify the 
Bureau of Information of the Department of Public "Welfare of any 
changes in officials, address, telephone, new activities, etc. 



BIBLIOGRAPHY 


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Publications Consulted in Compiling the Directory 

Blue Book of the State of Illinois, 1915-1916. 

Boston Directory of Charitable and Beneficent Organizations, 
Associated Charities of Boston, 1914. 

Brundage’s Code of the City of Chicago, 1911. 

Canadian Woman’s Annual and Social Service Directory, A. E., 
E. C., and Emily P. Weaver, 1915. 

Chicago City Manual, Francis A. Eastman, 1916. 

Chicago Classified Telephone Directory, 1917. 

Chicago Charities Directory, Chicago Charities Directory Asso¬ 
ciation, 1906. 

Chicago Children’s Benefit League, List of Tag Day Charities, 
1916. 

Chicago Daily News Almanac, 1917. 

Classified List of Local Philanthropic and Charitable Organiza¬ 
tions, Chicago Association of Commerce, 1917. 

Hurd’s Revised Statues of Illinois, 1916. 

Institution Quarterly, 1916, 1917. 

Lakeside City Directory of Chicago, 1917. 

Leading Women in Social Service, Mrs. Oswald Stein, 1916. 

List of Day Nurseries in Chicago, Chicago Day Nursery Asso¬ 
ciation, 1916. 

List of Registering and Co-operating Agencies, Central Bureau 
of Jewish Charities, 1916. 

List of Registering Agencies, Social Service Registration 
Bureau, 1917. 

New York Charities Directory, Lina D. Miller, 1917. 

Official List of State, County and other Offices of Illinois, Louis * 
L. Emmerson, Secretary of State, 1917. 

St. Louis Directory of Charities and Philanthropies, St. Louis 
Provident Association, 1911. 

Social Service Directory of Detroit, Board of Charities, Finance 
and Efficiency, 1914. 

Survey, Directory of Social Agencies, 1917. 



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CONTENTS 


FOREWORD _ I 

EXPLANATORY NOTE _ II 

BIBLIOGRAPHY _III 

I PUBLIC AGENCIES _ 1 

City of Chicago_ 1 

County of Cook- 15 

District Governments _ 20 

State of Illinois- 22 

United States _ 26 

Foreign Consulates _ 28 

II CHILD WELFARE _ 31 

General Agencies_ 31 

Day Nurseries _ 34 

Boarding Homes for Children__ 41 

Institutions for Dependent Children _ 41 

. Institutions for Dependent Boys _ 45 

Institutions for Dependent Girls _ 48 

Child Placement___ 49 

Clubs for Boys and Girls_ 51 

III CIVIC BETTERMENT ___ 53 

IV CORRECTIONAL AGENCIES _ 66 

Treatment of Delinquents_ 66 

Reform of Conditions_ 72 

V EDUCATION _ 77 

General _ 77 

Immigrant _ 78 

Industrial __ 79 

Defectives and Handicapped_ 82 

Public School Social Work_ 87 

Training for Social Service_ 89 

Libraries and Museums_ 90 


































VI EMPLOYMENT_ 97 

Industrial Welfare _ 97 

Public Agencies _ 98 

Private Agencies _ 99 

VII HOMES _103 

Mens’ ___105 

Women’s _105 

Lodging Houses_111 

Destitute_ 113 

Aged -116 

Defectives_122 

VIII LEGAL AGENCIES _123 

Courts _123 

Legal Aid_129 

IX MEDICAL AID _131 

Public Health _131 

Ambulance Service_1_134 

Field Nursing Service _135 

Dispensaries_;_138 

Medical _ 138 

Dental _ 144 

Hospitals_146 

General _146 

Emergency _152 

Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat_153 

Infectious and Contagious_153 

Incurables _154 

Inebriates and Drug Users_154 

Insane_ 155 

Maternity _156 

Hospital Social Service_157 

Institutions for Convalescents _160 

Summer Sanitaria for Infants_161 

Institutions for Defectives _162 

Cripples _162 

Epileptics _ 162 

Feeble-minded_163 

Mental Hygiene Societies_ 163 

Psychopathic Hospitals and Institutes_163 

Tuberculosis-165 

Fresh Air Work-165 

Sanitaria -166 

Societies _ 167 

X PROTECTIVE AGENCIES _ 168 














































XI RECREATION _ 

Private Jurisdiction ---- 

City of Chicago Jurisdiction_ 

County of Cook Jurisdiction_ 

Park Commission Jurisdiction_ 

Parks and Playgrounds_ 

Bathing Beaches _ 

Outings and Camps_ 

XII RELIEF AND FAMILY REHABILITATION-- 

XIII SOCIAL SETTLEMENTS AND CENTERS_ 

XIV SUBURBAN AGENCIES _ 

XV THRIFT AND LOANS _ 

XVI WAR AGENCIES ____ 

XVII NATIONAL AGENCIES __ 

SUPPLEMENT _ 


171 

171 

171 

172 

172 

175 

196 

197 

202 

222 

233 

235 

236 

245 

251 


INDEX 


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PUBLIC AGENCIES 


CITY OF CHICAGO 

City Hall 

Randolph, La Salle and Washington Sts. 

Mayor’s Office 

507 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Mayor, Wm. Hale Thompson. 

Thei Mayor is the chief executive of the city and responsible 
for the administration of its various departments; appoints 
and removes department heads, with the concurrence of the 
City Council; issues and revokes licenses. It is his duty to 
enforce the city ordinances and the laws of the state relating 
to the municipality. 

City Clerk 

110 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

City Clerk, James T. Igoe. 

Has charge of the papers, documents and records of the 
city, excepting such as are by law committed to the keeping 
of other officers; attests city licenses and publishes the pro¬ 
ceedings of the City Council. 

Civil Service Commission 

610 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Pres., Charles E. Frazier. 

Prescribes and enforces rules for the classification of the 
offices, places and employments in the public service of the 
city; for appointments and promotions and examinations for 
the same and for the registering and selection of laborers; 
makes investigations concerning all matters pertaining to the 
enforcement of the provisions of the Civil Service Law. 
Department of Supplies 
Floor 3 V 2 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Business Agent, Virtus C. Rohm. 

Central city purchasing agency for the purchase of supplies 
and materials costing less than $500; required to make all 
purchases upon the most favorable terms to the city. 

Board of Election Commissioners 

308 City Hall, 

Tel,. Franklin 4500. 

Chairman, August Lueders. 

Charged with the duty of executing all laws relating to 
elections; entire charge of all primary and general elections, 
including the appointment of subordinate and election officials, 
procuring polling places, canvassing the returns, preparing 
ballots and election advertisements. 



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City Treasurer 

204 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

City Treasurer, Clayton F. Smith. 

Charged with the receipt, custody and safe keeping of the 
city revenue and trust funds. 

City Comptroller 

501 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Comptroller, Eugene R. Pike. 

Charged with the auditing of all receipts and disbursements 
of the city; control of its fiscal affairs by prescribing forms for 
keeping and rendering records of account and the issuing and 
redemption of bonds; supervision over contracts, obligations 
and property of the city. 

City Collector 

108 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

City Collector, Charles J. Forsberg. 

Collects license fees and permit and inspection fees and com¬ 
pensation for franchises, fines by the Municipal Court and all 
moneys not otherwise provided for; collects special assess¬ 
ment warrants for improvements and forwards daily to the 
City Treasurer all money collected by him. 

Paymaster 

503 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Paymaster, John L. Healy. 

Issues checks for the payment of every employe of the city, 
including school teachers and library employes. 

Department of Law 

511 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Corporation Counsel, Samuel A. Ettelson. 

Furnishes legal advice to and handles the law business of 
the various city departments and bureaus; furnishes legal 
advice to the mayor, members of the City Council and the 
various departments and city officers; charged with the duty 
of preparing and approving all deeds, leases, contracts, or 
other legal documents required by the City; drafts ordinances 
required by the City Council and its various committees. 

Department of Police 

506 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

General Supt., Herman F. Schuettler. 

Is charged with the preservation of the peace and securing 
good order and cleanliness within the City of Chicago, and the 
enforcement of all laws and ordinances and the orders of the 
City Council and of the Mayor of the City^ of Chicago. 



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Police Stations 

1st Precinct, 180 N. La Salle St., Tel., Main 3756. 

2nd Precinct, 625 S. Clark St., Tel. Harrison 51. 

3rd Precinct, 210 W. Twenty-second St., Tel. Calumet 237. 
3rd Precinct, 210 W. Twenty-second St., Tel. Calumet 1951. 
4th Precinct, 2523 Cottage Grove Ave., Tel. Calumet 1145. 
5th Precinct, 454 E. Thirty-fifth St., Tel. Douglas 1117. 

6th Precinct, 740 W. Thirty-fifth St., Tel. Yards 1260. 

7th Precinct, 2913 Loomis St., Tel. Yards 938. 

8th Precinct, 3900 S. California Ave., Tel. Yards 1304. 

9th Precinct, 11033 Hale Ave., Tel. Beverly 189. 

10th Precinct, 5233 Lake Park Ave., Tel. Hyde Park 47. 

11th Precinct, 4802 Wabash Ave., Tel. Oakland 345. 

12th Precinct, 6344 Harper Ave., Tel. Hyde Park 342. 

13th Precinct, 834 E. Seventy-fifth St., Tel. Hyde Park 141. 
14th Precinct, 100 East 115th St., Tel. Pullman, 108. 

15th Precinct, 2938 E. Eighty-ninth St., Tel. S. Chicago 21. 
16th Precinct, 3457i E. 106th St., Tel. S. Chicago 210. 

17th Precinct, 6347 Wentworth Ave., Tel. Wentworth 373. 
18th Precinct, 8501 S. Green St., Tel. Stewart 9863. 

19th Precinct, 4736 S. Halsted St., Tel. Yards 797. 

20th Precinct, 1700 W. Forty-seventh St., Tel. Yards 4. 

21st Precinct, 943 Maxwell St., Tel. Canal 83 . 

22nd Precinct, 2075 Canalport Ave., Tel. Canal 1829. 

23rd Precinct, 1700 W. Twenty-first PL, Canal 1056. 

24th Precinct, 2250 W. Thirteenth St., Tel. Canal 984. 

25th Precinct, 2656 S. Lawndale Ave., Tel. Lawndale 1272. 
26th Precinct, 4001 Fillmore St., Tel. Kedzie 49. 

27th Precinct, 120 N. Des Plaines St., Tel. Monroe 262. 

29th Precinct, 2433 Warren Ave., Tel. West 935. 

30th Precinct, 4250 W. Lake St., Tel. Kedzie 487. 

31st Precinct, 5610 W. Lake St., Tel. Austin 214. 

32nd Precinct, 1123 W. Chicago Ave., Tel. Monroe 1063. 

33rd Precinct, 1312 W. North Ave., Tel. Monroe 2585. 

34th Precinct, 2256 W. North Ave., Tel. Humboldt 774. 

35th Precinct, 2138 N. California Ave., Tel. Humboldt 859. 
36th Precinct, 3973 Milwaukee Ave., Tel. Irving 15. 

37th Precinct, 4905 Grand Ave., Tel. Belmont 6832. 

38th Precinct, 113 W. Chicago Ave., Tel. Superior 1037. 

39th Precinct, 1501 Hudson Ave., Tel. Lincoln 1781. 

40th Precinct, 2128 N. Halsted St., Tel. Lincoln 678. 

41st Precinct, 2742 Sheffield Ave., Tel. Lincoln 960. 

42nd Precinct, 3600 N. Halsted St., Tel. Lake View 11. 

43rd Precinct, 3801 N. Robey St., Tel. Lake View 1415. 

44th Precinct, 1940 Foster Ave., Tel. Ravenswood 787. 

45th Precinct, 7075 N. Clark St., Tel. Rogers Park 32. 




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PUBLIC AGENCIES 


Fire Department 

105 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Chief, Thomas O’Connor. 

Charged with the extinguishing of fires, fire prevention and 
investigation of the origin of fires, has right of way in public 
streets and alleys; extraordinary powers as to the destruction 
of buildings in the neighborhood of fires; jurisdiction to in¬ 
spect buildings as to the storage of combustibles, explosives 
and other measures tending to insure the public safety against 
fires. 

Board of Examiners of Plumbers 

1008 City Hall, 

Tel. Main 447. 

Master Plumber, C. J. Herbert. 

Examines applicants for certificates as plumbers and issues 
certificates to successful candidates; investigates all com¬ 
plaints against persons operating as plumbers and prosecutes 
those guilty of unlawful conduct. 

Examiners of Stationary Engineers 
1008 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Pres., Edward L. Miller. 

Examines applicants for licenses as engineers and boiler or 
water tenders and issues certificates to competent applicants. 

Board of Local Improvements 

207 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Pres., M. J. Faherty. 

In charge of local improvements by special assessments 
such as condemnations, streets and alley paving, laying of 
sewers, house drains, water mains, water service pipes and 
sidewalks. 

Building Department 

702 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Commissioner, Charles Bostrom. 

Charged with enforcing all ordinances relating to the con¬ 
struction, alteration, repair, removal and safety of buildings, 
including inspection of fire escapes, elevators, billboards and 
signs. 

Inspection of Steam Boilers, Steam and Cooling Plants 

111 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Chief Inspector, Geo. E. Nye. 

Passes upon plans and specifications and issues permit for 
the installation of boilers or other apparatus under pressure, 
or the remodelling, reconstruction of, or addition to, an exist¬ 
ing plant, whether for power or heating purposes. 




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Department of Gas and Electricity 

614 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Commissioner, Wm. G. Keith. 

Charged with management of municipal street lighting; the 
inspection of electric wires for power, heat and light; the care, 
maintenance and construction of the police and fire alarm 
telephone and telegraph systems and other matters relating to 
gas and electricity in which the city is interested. 

Department of Public Service 

613 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Commissioner, John P. Garner. 

Handles all matters relating to the regulation of rates and 
the quality of service rendered by the gas, telephone, electric 
and street railway utilities in the city. 

Transportation Bureau 
613 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Acting-Supervisor, Thomas E. Flannigan. 

Charged with all matters relating to service and rates of 
the Chicago surface lines and the Chicago elevated railways; 
and all transportation complaints. 

Gas Bureau 
613 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Supervisor, Fred W. Able. 

Charged with the testing of gas meters and matters relating 
to gas service and rates; and the enforcement of laws and 
ordinances relating to the same. 

Telephone Bureau 
613 City Hall, 

Tel., Main' 447. 

Supervisor, G. W. Cummings. 

Charged with the care of all matters and the enforcement 
of laws and ordinances relating to telephone service and rates. 

Electric Bureau 
606 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Chief Inspector, Victor H. Tousley. 

Charged with the testing of electric meters, the adjustment 
of complaints relating to the electric light and power service 
and rates. 



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PUBLIC AGENCIES 


Department of Public Works 

406 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Commissioner, Frank I. Bennett. 

Charged with the control of the use of the streets, alleys, 
highways and public places of the city for the erection of 
telegraph poles or posts, the laying of gas and water pipes, 
sewers, conduits and other forms of underground construction 
and to cause the prompt repair ofi streets and alleys whenever 
the same are taken up or alteredawarding contracts for 
public improvements in excess of $500, other than work 
under the control of the Board of Local Improvements; charged 
with the management and control of the various bureaus and 
divisions of the department. 

Bureau of Architecture 
1012 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

City Architect, Charles W. Kallal. 

Charged with the preparation of plans and specifications and 
supervision of work for the construction, repair and altera¬ 
tion of all public buildings of the City of Chicago other than 
schools. 

Bureau of Rivers and Harbors 

401 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Harbor Master, Adam F. Weckler. 

Has jurisdiction over the water front belonging to the City, 
including wharves, piers, bulkheads, slips, basins, docks, stub 
street ends and land under water; recording arrival and de¬ 
parture' of vessels in Chicago harbor and the operation of 
bridges. 

Bureau of Compensation 
Floor 3% City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Supt., H. V. McGurran. 

Charged with the receipt of applications for permits to use 
streets, alleys or public grounds, sub-sidewalk or any under¬ 
ground space and in determining the compensation to be paid 
the City for the same. 

Bureau of Engineering • 

402 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

City Engineer, John Erickson. 

Charged with the construction, maintenance and operation 
of the waterworks system, intercepting sewers and sewage 
pumping stations, river and harbor construction and the con¬ 
struction, repair and maintenance of city bridges. 




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Water Pipe Extension Division 
404 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Supt., Hugh L. Lucas. 

Charged with the maintenance, operation and extension of 
the distribution system of the city waterworks; making rec¬ 
ommendations for improvements to the system, fire protec¬ 
tion and feeder main surveys; reporting on pressure and flow 
conditions in the mains and the preparation of all plans and 
extensions for new work. 

Bureau of Water 
101 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Supt., Wm. J. McCourt. 

In charge of the assessment and collection of water rates 
and other revenue derived from the sale of water. 

Bureau of Maps and Plats 
410 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Supt., John D. Riley. 

Charged with the examination and approval of sub-divisions 
and matters pertaining to the keeping of the records of maps 
and plats recorded in the city; naming of streets and fixing of 
house numbers; making maps and plats required by de¬ 
partments of the city and surveying streets, alleys and other 
property of the city in order to prevent private encroachment 
or occupancy. 

Bureau of Sewers 

409 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Supt., George E. McGrath. 

Charged with the construction of public and private sewers 
and catch basins and the issuance of permits for connection 
with or repairs to the sewerage system of the city. 

Bureau of Streets 

408 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Supt., Felix S. Mitchell. 

Charged with the cleaning of streets and alleys and the 
collection and removal of garbage, refuse, snow, ice and street 
sweeping and the physical condition of streets, alleys, side¬ 
walks or public places. 

Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Bathing Beaches 
1002 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Secretary, Walter Wright. 

Charge of the parks, playgrounds and bathing beaches 
maintained by the City as distinguished from the sixteen 
separate park districts in the City of Chicago maintained by 




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direct taxation. The bureau regulates the use of the parks, 
playgrounds and bathing beaches under its jurisdiction and 
the care and cultivation of trees in the city streets. See 
Recreation (City of Chicago Administration), page 171. 

Department of Smoke Inspection 

608 City Hall. 

Tel., Main 447. 

Chief Inspector, Wm. H. Reid. 

Charged with the detection and prosecution of violators of 
the ordinance providing for smoke inspection and. its abate¬ 
ment and the supervision of the construction or reconstruc¬ 
tion of plants where heat or power are generated. 

Department of Weights and Measures 

Floor 3 V 2 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Chief Inspector, Morris Eller. 

Charged with the inspection, testing and sealing of all 
weights, measures, scale beams and other instruments used in 
weighing and measuring commodities or articles of merchan¬ 
dise handled for purchase or sale. 

Municipal Reference Library 

1005 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Librarian, Frederick Rex. 

Provides and renders available for the use of the members 
of the Chicago City Council, its various committees and spe¬ 
cial commissions and municipal department and bureau heads 
and other city employes, public reports, documents, books, 
pamphlets and other data bearing upon municipal legislative 
and administrative projects, plans and proposals; keeps on 
file all official public reports issued by the various govern¬ 
mental agencies in the City of Chicago and the annual re¬ 
ports, charters and ordinances of other cities. 

Bureau of Statistics 

1005 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Statistician, Francis A. Eastman. 

Charge of the compilation and publication each year of the 
Chicago City Manual and furnishing statistics and other in¬ 
formation relating 1 to the City of Chicago to the City Council, 
department and bureau heads and the general public. 

Department of Health 

710 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Commissioner, John Dill Robertson, M. D. 

The authority, duty and powers of the Department of 
Health extend over the City of Chicago and the waters adja¬ 
cent within the jurisdiction of the City. It is the duty of 




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the Department to enforce all laws and ordinances applicable 
to the City of Chicago for the preservation of human life or 
for the care, promotion or protection of health and to exercise 
the authority given by law relative to cleanliness and sanita¬ 
tion and the use or sale of poisonous, unwholesome, delete¬ 
rious or adulterated drugs, medicines or food; to record deaths, 
births or other vital statistics and supervise the purity and 
wholesomeness of the water supply of the City. See Medical 
Aid (Public Health), page 131. 

City Physician 

Clarence Leigh, M. D. 

25 E. Washington St., 

Tel., Randolph 5572. Hours 10 A. M.—1 P. M. 

When directed, is required to visit police stations and 
examine and provide for the care of all persons found to be 
sick, injured or insane, also required when directed to visit, 
investigate and examine all cases of physical injury or illness 
claimed or alleged to result from defective streets, alleys, 
sidewalks and bridges or from any other cause which might 
render the city liable for damages. 

Department of Public Welfare 

805 City Hall Square Bldg., 

Tel., Central 7707. 

Commissioner, Louise Osborne Rowe. 

Established as the industrial and social research department 
of the municipal government. Research work is conducted 
through the following bureaus. See page 58. 

Bureau of Employment 

805 City Hall Square Bldg., 

Tel., Central 7707. 

Supt., James W. Calley. 

Ordinance provides that this Bureau shall collect informa¬ 
tion relative to working conditions, wages, hours of labor and 
unemployment, and shall operate the Municipal Lodging 
House. 

Bureau of Social Surveys 
805 City Hall Square Bldg., 

Tel., Central 7707. 

Ordinance provides that this Bureau shall collect informa¬ 
tion relative to actual living conditions in Chicago, facilities 
for recreation, the causes of poverty, vagrancy and crime, and 
shall recommend to the City Council appropriate ordinances 
or statues for practical betterment of such conditions. 

Board of Education 

7 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Central 3981. 

Superintendent of Schools, John D. Shoop. 

Charged with the enforcement of the compulsory educa¬ 
tion law; taking of the school census; establishment and 



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conduct of kindergartens, elementary, high, truant, evening, 
vacation and training schools, school playgrounds and recrea¬ 
tion centers. See Education (Public School Social Work), 
page 87. 

Morals Commission 

713 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Sec., Dr. John P. Brushingham. 

Established to study problems of sex immorality. Makes 
investigations and publishes reports to be used as basis for 
remedial legislation. 

Municipal Court 
917 City Hall, 

Tel., Franklin 2684. 

Chief Justice, Harry Olson. 

In brief, the court has original and unlimited jurisdiction 
in actions of contract and for the recovery of personal prop¬ 
erty, or of damages of the conversion thereof, and has jurisdic- 
diction up to the amount of $1,000 in all actions of tort; it 
has original jurisdiction of all misdemeanor cases where the 
punishment is otherwise than imprisonment in the peniten¬ 
tiary and of prosecutions for the violation of municipal ord¬ 
inances. The Municipal Court trials are by court without a 
jury, or with a jury, if the litigant so demands, and they are 
final in the sense that there can be no trial de novo in another 
court. Appeals are taken direct to the Appellate Courts just 
as from the other trial courts of record in the State of Illinois. 
See Legal Agencies, page 125. 

City of Chicago Institutions 

Chicago Public Library— See Education (Libraries and Mu¬ 
seums), page 91. 

Municipal. Reference Library— See Education (Libraries and 

Museums), page 95. 

Municipal Pier —See Recreation (City of Chicago Jurisdiction), 
page 172. 

Municipal Lodging House— See Homes (Destitute), page 115. 
Chicago Parental School— See Correctional Agencies (Treat¬ 
ment of Delinquents), page 67. 

House of Correction —See Correctional Agencies (Treatment of 
Delinquents), page 69. 

Contagious Disease Hospital —See Medical Aid (Infectious and 

Contagious), page 153. 

Municipal Contagious Disease Hospital— See Medical Aid (In¬ 
fectious and Contagious), page 154. 

Isolation Hospital— See Medical Aid (Infectious and Contag¬ 
ious), page 154. 

Sceleth Emergency Hospital— See Medical Aid (Emergency), 
page 153. 




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Iroquois Memorial Hospital— See Medical Aid (Emergency), 
page 153. 

City of Chicago Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium— See Medi¬ 
cal Aid (Tuberculosis), page 166. 

Institutions Supported Jointly by City of Chicago and County 

of Cook 

Chicago and Cook County School for Boys— See Correctional 
Agencies (Treatment of Delinquents) page 67. 

Juvenile Detention Home —See Correctional Agencies (Treat¬ 
ment of Delinquents), page 71. 

City Council 

Council Chamber, 

2nd Floor, City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Charged with the general legislative power of the City of 
Chicago; the making of the annual appropriation bill, the 
passage of ordinances, resolutions and orders and their re¬ 


peal or amendment. 

Aldermen 

1st Ward: 

John J. Coughlin, D., 17 N. La Salle St-Main 1157 

Michael Kenna, D., 307 S. Clark St-Harrison 872 

2nd Ward: 

Hugh Norris, D., 3638 S. Wells St_Yards 3764 

Louis B. Anderson, R., 2821 S. Wabash Ave.__Calumet 1464 
3rd Ward: 

U. S. Schwartz, D., 906, 6 N. Clark St_Franklin 3230 

George F. Iliff, D., 546 E. 45th St_Drexel 7373 

4th Ward: 

John A. Richert, D., 2603 S. Halsted St_Yards 1148 

David R. Hickey, D., 2625 Stark St_Yards 292 

5th Ward: 

Thomas A. Doyle, D., 751 W. 35th St-Drover 2463 

Joseph B. McDonough, D., 544 W. 37th St_Drover 997 

6th Ward: 


Willis O. Nance, R., 5330 Hyde Park Blvd-Hyde Park 5202 

Alex. A. McCormick, R., 954, 209 S. La Salle St._Wab. 4272 

7th Ward: 

John N. Kimball, R., 6551 Greenwood Ave-Midway 2277 


Wm. R. Fetzer, R., 155 N. Clark St_Randolph 3507 

8th Ward: 

Ernest M. Cross, R., 10200 Avenue L-S. Chgo. 218 

Ross A. Woodhull, D., 9140 Houston Ave-S. Chgo. 77 

9th Ward: 

Eugene H. Block, D., 9311 Evans Ave-Burnside 18 


Chas. V. Johnson, Soc., 11353 Stephenson Ave.__Pull. 6000 

















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PUBLIC AGENCIES 


10th Ward: 

James McNichols, D., 1322 Washburne Ave_Canal 2866 

Frank Klaus, D., 1334 W. 18th St_Canal 2076 

11th Ward: 

Herman Krumdick, D., 1941 W. 23rd St_Canal 1032 

E. F. Cullerton, D., Reaper Block_Central 5359 


12th Ward: 

Joseph I. Novak, D., 2401 S. Trumbull Ave.-Lawndale 108 
Otto Kerner, D., 1507 Lumber Exchange Bldg.-Rand. 6634 


13th Ward: 

John G. Horne, D., 3230 W. Madison St_Kedzie 3370 

Thos. J. Ahern, D., 3246 W. Jackson Blvd_Kedzie 2394 

14th Ward: 

Jos. H. Smith, D., 2342 W. Superior St-Seeley 135 

Geo. M. Maypole, D., 3339 Fulton St_Garfield 9128 

15th Ward: 


W. E. Rodriguez, Soc., 718 Reaper Block_Randolph 1122 

Edward J. Kaindl, D., 2600 W. Chicago Ave.__Humb. 5684 


16th Ward: 

Stanley H. Kunz, D., 1349 Noble St_Monroe 2006 

17th Ward: 

S. S. Walkowiak, D., 1317, 139 N. Clark St._Rand. 3564 


Stanley Adamkiewicz, D., 1029 Milwaukee Ave._Haym. 243 
18th Ward: 

William J. Healy, R. 11, 716 W. Madison St_Monroe 6158 


John I. Touhy, Ind., 1215 W. Adams St_Haymarket 2629 

19th Ward: 

James B. Bowler, D., 1223 Taylor St_Monroe 4943 

John Powers, D., 1284 Macalister PI_Franklin 3895 

20th Ward: 

Matt. Franz, D., 1618 S. Halsted St_Canal 3046 

Henry L. Fick, D., 319 W. 12th St_Canal 816 

21st Ward: 

Earl J. Walker, R„ 1317, 139 N. Clark St._„Randolph 6645 

Robt. H. McCormick, R., 9 S. La Salle St_Harrison 616 

22nd Ward: 

John H. Bauler, D., 515 W. North Ave_Diversey 9045 

Wm. P. Ellison, D., 750 W. North Ave_Lincoln 769 

23rd Ward: 

Walter P. Steffen, R., 3153 Hudson Ave_Wellington 7140 

Thos. O. Wallace, R., 846 Center St_Lincoln 705 

24th Ward: 

John Haderlein, D., 1509 Barry Ave_Lake View 1204 

Frank F. Roeder, D., 3021 Southport Ave.__Graceland 3473 
25th Ward: 

Frank J. Link, R., 430 Orleans St_Main 1026 

Henry D. Capitain, R., 184 W. Lake St_Main 232 






















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26th Ward: 

George Pretzel, R., 3830 N. Hoyne Ave_Lake View 3970 

William F. Lipps, R., 2180 Wilson Ave._Ravenswood 1696 

27th Ward: 

Oliver L. Watson, R., 410, 69 W. Washington St.-Cent. 8670 
John C. Kennedy, Soc., 3814 N. Central Park Ave. Irv. 7030 


28th Ward: 

Max Adamowski, D., 2812 Fullerton Ave_Armitage 300 

Henry A. Littler, R., 113 Anna St_Monroe 5412 

29th Ward: 

Thomas F: Byrne, D., 1543 W. 69th St-Wentworth 4728 

John Hrubec, R., 1958 W. 51st St_Prospect 626 

30th Ward: 

Wm. R. O’Toole, D., 5227 S. Morgan St_Drover 180 

Wm. J. Lynch, D., 461 W. 43rd PI_1_Yards 3510 

31st Ward: 

Robert R. Pegram, R., 5820 S. Sangamon St_Went. 2685 

James A. Long, D., 227 W. 60th St-Went. 7236 

32nd Ward: 

James Rea, R., 712 W. 63rd St-Wentworth 23 

Albert J. Fisher, R., 219 W. 72nd St-Stewart 31 

33rd Ward: 


M. A. Miehaelson, R., 3004 Palmer Square—Belmont 2737 
Irwin R. Hazen, R., 909 Title & Trust Bldg-Rand. 2139- 

34th Ward: 

John Toman, D., 4141 W. 21st PI_Lawndale 4986 

Jos. O. Kostner, D., 1404 Independence Blvd.__Lawn. 515 

35th Ward: 

Thomas J. Lynch, D., 602 Ashland Block-Central 2881 

John S. Clark, D., 4259 W. North Ave_Belmont 8810 


CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES 
Finance 

Meets on Fridays at 1:00 P. M. 

*Richert, Schwartz, Doyle, Nance, A. A. McCormick, 
Block, Kerner, R. H. McCormick, Capitain, Lipps, Watson, 
Littler, Fisher, Hazen, Thos. J. Lynch. 

Local Transportation 

Meets on Wednesdays at 2.30 P. M. 

Capitain, Richert, Doyle, Nance, Smith, Walkowiak, 
Healy, Franz, Wallace, Roeder, Lipps, Watson, Byrne, Fisher, 
Miehaelson, Toman, Thos. J. Lynch. 


*Chairman of committee. 













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PUBLIC AGENCIES 


Railway Terminals 

Meets on Wednesdays at 10:00 A. M. 

Healy, Kenna, Schwartz, Richert, Cross, McNichols, Walk- 
owiak, Bowler, Ellison, Haderlein, Capitain, Lipps, Littler, Rea, 
Kostner. 

Local Industries 

Meets on Tuesdays at 2:30 P. M. 

Fisher, Hickey, A. A. McCormick, Cross, Klaus, Cullerton, 
Novak Ahern, Smith, Walker, Bauler, Pretzel, O’Toole, 
Michaelson, Clark. 

Harbors, Wharves and Bridges 

Meets on Mondays at 11:00 A. M. 

Littler, Kenna, Schwartz, Iliff, McDonough, Fetzer, Krum- 
dick, Horne, Rodriguez, Powers, Bauler, Wallace, Kennedy, 
Wm. J. Lynch, Jlazen. 

Judiciary 

Meets on Tuesdays at 1:00 P. M. 

Kerner, Coughlin, Norris, A. A. McCormick, Kimball, 
Woodhull, Maypole, Rodriguez, Kunz, Touhy, Powers, Bauler, 
Steffen, Hrubec, Wm. J. Lynch, Long, Kostner. 

Streets and Alleys 

Meets on Wednesdays at 2:00 P. M. 

Haderlein, Coughlin, Norris, Hickey, Ahern, Kaindl, 
Fick, R. H. McCormick, Ellison, Kennedy, Adamowski, 
Hrubec, Rea, Hazen. 

License 

Meets on Thursdays at 10:30 A. M. 

Toman, Anderson, Fetzer, Woodhull, Krumdick, Novak, 
Horne, Smith, Bowler, Ellison, Roeder, Byrne, O’Toole, Long, 
Clark. 

Buildings and City Hall 

Meets on 1 Fridays at 2:00 P. M. 

Pretzel, Anderson, McDonough, Woodhull, Johnson, Klaus, 
Touhy, Powers, Franz, Link, Adamowski, Pegram, Kostner, 
Clark. 

Schools, Fire, Police and Civil Service 

Meets on Tuesdays at 10:30 A. M. 

Franz, Iliff, Kimball, Johnson, Klaus, Krumdick, Horne, 
Kaindl, Adamkiewicz, Touhy, Steffen, Kennedy, Adamowski, 
Byrne, Pegram. 

Health 

Meets on Thursdays at 2:00 P. M. 

Nance, Kenna, McDonough, Kimball, Johnson, Cullerton, 
Ahern, Maypole, Kaindl, Kunz, Adamkiewicz, Fick, Walker, 
Pretzel, Pegram. 



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Gas, Oil and Electric Light 

Meets on Thursdays at 2:00 P. M. 

Thos. J. Lynch, Norris, Hickey, Cross, Block, McNichols, 
Novak, Walkowiak, Healy, Bowler, Walker, Wallace, Haderlein, 
Link, O’Toole, Rea, Toman. 

Track Elevation 

Meets on Wednesdays at 10:30 A. M. 

Michaelson, Anderson, Iliff, McNichols, Maypole, Fick, 
Roeder, Hrubec. 

Compensation 

Meets on Fridays at 11:00 A. M. 

Doyle, Kerner, Healy, R. H. McCormick, Haderlein, Wat¬ 
son, Wm. J. Lynch, Long, Fisher. 

Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches 

Meets on Alternate Fridays at 10:30 A. M. 

Block, Coughlin, Fetzer, Cullerton, Rodriguez, Kunz, Adam¬ 
kiewicz, Steffen, Link. 

Homo Defense 

Meets on Saturday, at 10 A. M. 

Lipps, Toman, Bowler, Healy,' T. J. Lynch, Haderlein, Block, 
Iliff, Kimball. 

COUNTY OF COOK 

County Building 

Clark, Randolph and Washington Sts. 

County Surveyor 
726 County Bldg., 

Tel., Franklin 3000 and Main 3360. 

Harry Emmerson. 

The Surveyor makes all surveys that he may be called upon 
to make within Cook County and keeps a record of the same. 

Board of Assessors 

312 County Bldg., 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Pres., Michael K. Sheridan. 

Consists of five persons elected by the people. The Board 
is charged with the duty of assessing all property subject to 
assessment, real and personal, within Cook County. 

Board of Review 

337 County Bldg., 

Tel, Franklin 3000. 

Pres, F. W. Block. 

Composed of three members elected by the people and may 
assess property subject to assessment by the Board of Assess¬ 
ors. It may increase, reduce or otherwise adjust any assess¬ 
ment made by the assessors. 




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PUBLIC AGENCIES 


Superintendent of Schools 

506 County Bldg., 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Edward J. Tobin. 

The County Superintendent of Schools must furnish infor¬ 
mation concerning schools in Cook County to the State Super¬ 
intendent of Public Instruction; must apportion money re¬ 
ceived from the State School Fund; must visit the public 
schools of the County, act as adviser and give directions to 
the teachers and school officers; conduct a teachers’ institute; 
determine matters pertaining to changes in the boundaries of 
school districts; hold meetings for the examinations of 
teachers and grant certificates of qualification to teach. 

Clerk of the Superior Court 

437 County Bldg., 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

John Kjellander. 

Receives and files all documents and papers which may be 
properly filed in any suit or proceeding instituted or pending 
in the Superior Court and to keep and preserve the same; 
keeps proper, indexes; issues processes; approves bonds, ad¬ 
ministers oaths and collects fees as provided by law. 

Clerk of the County Court 

233 County Bldg., 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Robert M. Sweitzer. 

The County Clerk as clerk of the County Court receives 
and files documents of the Court and issues processes; keeps 
register dockets and indexes; receives and disburses fees of 
the Court and other funds in non-support cases. 

Department of Public Service 

519 County Bldg., 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Supt., Henry A. Zender. 

Is the business office of Cook County and purchases all 
supplies required for the various county buildings and insti¬ 
tutions and all the offices in the Court House and Criminal 
Court Building; has charge of the maintenance of all build¬ 
ings owned by Cook County and supervises contracts for new 
buildings. 

County Comptroller 

511 County Bldg., 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Robert M. Sweitzer. 

The Comptroller is the Auditor of Cook County and passes 
on the authorization of the County Board all bills and salar¬ 
ies; is independent of the County Board, acting as the repre¬ 
sentative of the County Clerk and elective officials. Estimates 



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from the various departments are annually received by the 
Comptroller and a preliminary draft of the annual budget is 
prepared. 

Board of Cook County Commissioners 

543 County Bldg., 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Pres., Peter Reinberg. 

The County Board determines the compensation of all 
County officers not otherwise fixed by law; has the care and 
custody of real and personal property owned by the County; 
has power to erect workhouses and insane asylums and pro¬ 
vide for management of the same; has power to erect build¬ 
ings for a sanitarium for the care and treatment of persons 
suffering from tuberculosis. 

Bureau of Social Service 

1130 County Building, 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Director and Supt., Mrs. Gertrude Howe Britton. 

Maintains social service departments in the County Court, 
County Jail, State’s Attorney’s Office, Oak Forest Infirmary, 
and Psychopathic Hospital. Investigates home conditions and 
needs; of cases in these institutions; gives assistance for rehab- 
iliation; and makes reports to officials in charge. Investigates 
requests for releases from Lincoln State School. Issues statis¬ 
tical reports on marriage and divorce conditions. 

County Clerk 

233 County Bldg., 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Robert M. Sweitzer. 

The County Clerk is Clerk of the Board of Cook County 
Commissioners and of the County Court and ex-officio County 
Comptroller. His general duties are to keep an accurate rec¬ 
ord of the proceedings of the Board and Court and of all 
official bonds filed in his office; keep indexes of all records 
and papers in his office and of births and deaths; issues 
marriage licenses. It is his duty annually to fix the aggre¬ 
gate tax levy upon property in the County, and pass upon the 
tax, levies of the various local taxing bodies. 

Treasurer 

212 County Bldg., 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Henry Stuckart. 

Receives and keeps the revenue and other public moneys of 
the County and disburses the same according to law; must 
keep proper books and accounts, countersign personally 
County orders; render an account and make settlement to 
the County whenever required by the County Board; also 
collects the inheritance taxes due the State. 



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PUBLIC AGENCIES 


Sheriff 

423 County Bldg., 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

John E. Traeger. 

It is the duty of the Sheriff to serve and return all writs, 
warrants, provisions, orders and decrees that shall be legally 
directed and delivered to him; also conservator of the peace 
in the County; must obey the lawful orders of the courts of 
Cook County. 

Coroner 

500 County Bldg., 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Peter M. Hoffman. 

Holds inquests of deaths from other than natural causes; 
records the testimony of inquests and keeps record thereof; is 
conservator of the peace in the County and must act as 
Sheriff in certain cases. 

Clerk of the Circuit Court 
412 County Bldg., 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

August W. Miller. 

Must attend the sessions of the court, enter judgments and 
keep proper record of the proceedings of the court. 

Recorder 

120 County Bldg., 

Tel. Franklin 3000. 

Joseph F. Haas. 

Must file for record all proper documents offered to him; 
must keep certain books to enable parties searching the record 
to gain information readily; authorized to keep abstract 
books and make abstracts of title. 

States Attorney 
507 County Bldg., 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Maclay Hoyne. 

Must commence and prosecute all actions, civil and crim¬ 
inal, in which the people of the state or county may be con¬ 
cerned; prosecution ofl forfeited bonds and recognizances; 
prosecution of actions brought by or against the county or 
any county officer in his official capacity; attend the examin¬ 
ing of persons brought before any judge in his county on 
writ of habeas corpus and prosecute charges of felony or mis¬ 
demeanor before the Municipal Court or justices of the peace. 
Superintendent of Highways 
544 County Bldg., 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Geo. A. Quinlan. 

In charge of the Highways Department of Cook County; 
prepares plans, specifications and estimates for bridges to be 



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built by the Department; supervises construction and main¬ 
tenance of roads and bridges paid for by the County and 
supervises the repair and maintenance of all street and roads 
within the County. 

County Agent 
213 S. Peoria St., 

Tel., Monroe 2608. 

William H. Ehemann. 

Is the representative of the County to whom all applica¬ 
tions for County aid must be made; apportions outdoor and 
indoor relief and maintains branch relief stations. See Re¬ 
lief, page 206. 

County Architect 
139 N. Clark St., 

Tel., Central 5745. 

Eric E. Hall. 

Makes designs for new buildings and alterations in old 
buildings and is responsible for strict compliance with speci¬ 
fications as to materials furnished. 

Civil Service Commission 
547 County Bldg., 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Chairman, Melville G. Hoeding. 

Examines persons for employment by the County not other¬ 
wise exempt; prescribes and enforces rules for the classifica¬ 
tion of positions in the County service and for appointments 
and promotions therein and examinations for the same. 

Jury Commissioners 
824 County Bldg., 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Pres., Chas. W. Seinwerth. 

Prepares lists of jurors from the registered voters of Cook 
County and selects jurors for service in a fair and impartial 
manner. Examines into the qualifications of prospective 
jurors and hears and determines claims for exemption from 
jury duty. 

Courts, See Legal Agencies, page 123. 

Cook County Institutions 

Cook County Jail —See Correctional Agencies (Treatment of 
Delinquents), page 68. 

Cook County Hospital —See Medical Aid (Hospitals, General), 
page 146. 

Psychopathic Hospital— See Medical Aid (Psychopathic Hos¬ 
pitals and Institutes), page 164. 

Oak Forest Tuberculosis Hospital— See Medical Aid (Tuber¬ 
culosis), page 167. 

Oak Forest Infirmary— See Homes (Destitute), page 115. 



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PUBLIC AGENCIES 


Institutions Supported Jointly by County of Cook and City of 

Chicago 

Chicago and Cook County School for Boys —See Correctional 
Agencies (Treatment of Delinquents), page 67. 

Juvenile Detention Home— See Correctional Agencies (Treat¬ 
ment of Delinquents), page 71. 

DISTRICT GOVERNMENTS 

The following Districts are within the limits of the City of 
Chicago, but, in the functions for which they were created, 
are not under the jurisdiction of the City of Chicago. Each 
District is under a governmental body which is entirely inde¬ 
pendent of any other governmental body. All of the following ' 
(except Lincoln Park Commission) levy taxes and have power 
to issue bonds. 

For additional information on Park Commissions see Class 
Recreation. 

Sanitary District of Chicago 
Board of Trustees of the Sanitary District of Chicago 

900 S. Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Wabash 1320. 

Pres., Charles H. Sergei. 

Estab. 1890. To provide for the disposal of the sewage of 
the City of Chicago. Suppported by special tax levy. 

Calumet Park District 
Calumet Park Commission 

Sec., Wm. H. German, M. D. 

10924 Prospect Ave., 

Tel., Beverly 160. 

Edison Park District 
Edison Park Commission 

Sec., John W. McLain, 

7009 Ozaark Ave. 

Fernwood Park District 
Fernwood Park Commission 

Sec., Henry Rosier, 

10240 Parnell Ave., 

Tel., Pullman 6071. 

Irving Park District 
Irving Park Commission 

Irving Park Blvd. and Hamlin Ave., 

Tel., Irving 1039. 

Sec., Charles A. Boos. 

Lincoln Park District 
Lincoln Park Commission 
N. Clark St. and Center St., 

Tel., Lincoln 2410. 

Sec. and Supt., John C. Cannon. 



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North Shore Park District 
North Shore Park Commission 

Sec., John' H. Quirk, 

402 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Northwest Park District 
Northwest Park Commission 

Diversey Ave. and Avers Ave., 

Tel., Albany 500. 

Sec., Edward C. Nitsche. 

Portage Park District 
Portage Park Commission 
Irving Park Blvd. and N. Central Ave., 

Tel., Irving 1186. 

Sec., Alex M. Stuart. 

Ravenswood Manor Gardens Park District 
Ravenswood Manor Gardens Park Commission 

Sec., Harry W. Fahnestock, 

2739 Windsor Ave., 

Tel., Monticello 1692. 

Ridge Park District 
Ridge Park Commission 

Sec., John O. Buck, 

1652 W. 104th St., 

Teh, Beverly 1390. 

Ridge Avenue Park District 
Ridge Avenue Park Commission 
Sec., R. Trimmer, 

7242 Ellwood Ave., 

Tel., Rogers Park 3329. 

River Park District 
River Park Commission 
Sec., Timothy J. Gleeson, 

4035 N. Whipple Ave., 

Teh, Monticello 2250. 

South Park District 
South Park Commission 

57th St. and Cottage Grove Ave., 

Teh, Midway 2002. 

Sec., J. F. Niel. 

West Chicago Park District 
West Chicago Park Commission 

Ashland Blvd. and Warren Ave., 

Teh, Monroe 5840. 

Sec., I. Shapiro. 

West Pullman Park District 
West Pullman Park Commission 

W. 123rd St. and Stewart Ave., 

Teh, Pullman 883. 

Sec., H. F. Allen. 



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PUBLIC AGENCIES 


STATE OF ILLINOIS 

Selected List of Interest in Social Service 
Governor, Frank O. Lowden. 

Lieutenant Governor, John G. Oglesby. 

Secretary of State, Louis L. Emmerson. 

Auditor, Andrew Russell. 

Treasurer, Len Small. 

Superintendent of Public Instruction, Francis G. Blair. 
Attorney General, Edward J. Brundage. 

Insurance Superintendent, Fred W. Potter. 

Adjutant General, Gen. F. S. Dickson. 

Legislative Reference Bureau 

Springfield, Ill. 

Sec., W. F. Dodd. 

Collects and publishes information regarding legislation and 
other information for the assistance of members of the Gen¬ 
eral Assemblyj 

Illinois Department of Agriculture 

Springfield, Ill. 

Director, Chas. Adkins. 

Division of Foods and Dairies, 

306 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 

Tel., Harrison 6673. 

Supt., John B. Newman. 

See Medical Aid (Public Health), page 133. 

Illinois Department of Public Health 

Springfield, Ill. 

Director, C. St. Clair Drake, M. D. 

For the protection of the public health. Activities include 
investigation of insanitary conditions, existing anywhere in 
the state; examination of water supply and sewage disposal 
systems, and the inspection of dairies. Investigation of the 
causes of infectious and contagious diseases and the control 
and suppression of epidemics; framing rules and regulations 
for the control of communicable diseases and their enforce¬ 
ment. The maintenance of laboratories for the diagnosis of 
communicable diseases; the free distribution of diphtheria 
anti-toxin, typhoid vaccine, small pox vaccine and silver 
nitrate solution. The maintenance of a bureau of vital sta¬ 
tistics for the registration of all births and deaths in the state, 
and the enforcement of the Act requiring registration. The 
enforcement of the Act regulating the practice of medicine 
in the state; the examination and licensing of physicians and 
other practitioners of the art of healing and midwives. 
Division of Lodging House Inspection 
130 N. Wells St., Chicago. 

Tel., Franklin 4581. 

Chief Inspector, W. W. McCulloch. 

See Medical Aid (Public Health), page 133. 



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23 


Illinois Department of Labor 

Springfield, Ill. 

Director, Barney Cohen. 

For industrial research and other activities to promote in¬ 
dustrial welfare. Activities are conducted through the follow¬ 
ing divisions: 

Division of Labor Statistics 
Springfield, Ill. 

Chief Statistician, Luke D. McCoy. 

Collects information relating to industries, labor conditions, 
etc. 

Division of Factory Inspection 
608 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. 

Tel., Harrison 3112. 

Chief Inspector, Robert S. Jones. 

See Employment (Industrial Welfare), page 97. 

Illinois Free Employment Office 
524 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. 

Tel., Wabash 8630. 

Gen. Supt., Chas. J. Boyd. 

See Employment (Public Agencies), page 98. 

Illinois Department of Public Welfare 

Springfield, Ill. 

Director, Charles H. Thorne. 

Superintendent of Charities, A. L. Bowen. 

Superintendent of Prisons, John L. Whitman. 

To provide humane and scientific treatment and care and 
the highest attainable degree of individual development 
for the dependent wards of the State; to provide for 
delinquents such wise conditions of modern education and 
training as will restore the largest possible portion of them 
to useful citizenship; to promote the study of the causes 
of dependency and delinquency and mental, moral and 
physical defects, with a view to cure and ultimate preven¬ 
tion; to secure the highest attainable degree of economy in 
the business administration of the State institutions consis¬ 
tent with the objects above enumerated, and this Act, which 
shall be* known as the code of charities of the State of Illinois, 
shall be liberally construed to these ends. Supported by 
State taxation. 

Division of Pardons and Paroles 
Springfield, Ill. 

Supt., Will Colvin. 

See Correctional Agencies (Treatment of Delinquents), page 69. 
Division of Visitation of Children Placed in Family Homes 
Springfield, Ill. 

State Agent, Charles Virden. 

See Child Welfare (Child Placement), page 50. 




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PUBLIC AGENCIES 


Division of Visitation of Adult Blind 
Managing Officer, Charles E. Comstock, 

4348 Champlain Ave., Chicago. 

See Education (Defectives and Handicapped), page 84. 

The Illinois Department of Public Welfare has supervision 
of the following State institutions: 

Illinois Industrial Home for the Blind 

1900 Marshal Blvd., Chicago. 

Supt., Wm. F. Schultz, 

See Homes (Dependent Defectives), page 122. 

Illinois School for the Deaf 

Jacksonville, Ill. 

Supt., C. P. Gillett. 

See Education (Defectives and Handicapped), page 85. 

Illinois Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary 

904 W. Adams St., Chicago. 

Supt., Hiram Smith, M. D. 

See Medical Aid (Hospitals—Eye and Ear), page 153. 

Illinois, Soldiers’ Orphans’ Home 

Normal, Ill. 

Supt., Wm. H. Claggett. 

See Child Welfare (Institutions for Dependent Children), page 44. 

Illinois Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home 

Quincy, Ill. 

Supt., John A. Andrew. 

See Homes (Aged), page 119. 

Illinois Soldiers’ Widows’ Home 

Wilmington, Ill. 

Supt., Mrs. Nettie McFarland McGowan, 

See Homes (Aged), page 119. 

Dixon State School and Colony 

Dixon, Ill. 

Supt., H. B. Carriel, M. D. 

See Medical Aid, page 162. 

Lincoln State School and Colony 

Lincoln, Ill. 

Supt., Thomas H. Leonard, M. D. 

See Medical Aid (Institution for Defectives), page 163. 

State Psychopathic Institute 

Kankakee, Ill. 

Director, H. Douglas Singer, M. D. 

See Medical Aid (Psychopathic Institutes), page 165. 

State Hospitals for the Insane 

See Medical Aid, page 155. 

St. Charles School for Boys 

Supt., G. Charles Griffiths, 

St. Charles, Ill. 

See Correctional Agencies (Treatment of Delinquents), page 71. 



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STATE OF ILLINOIS 


State Training School for Girls 

Geneva* Ill. 

Supt., Clara E. Hayes, M. D.. 

See Correctional Agencies (Treatment of Delinquents), page 71. 

Illinois State Penitentiary 

Joliet, Ill. 

Warden, E. J. Murphy, 

See Correctional Agencies (Treatment of Delinquents), page 70. 

Illinois State Reformatory 

Pontiac, Ill. 

Warden, W. C. Graves, 

See Correctional Agencies (Treatment of Delinquents), page 70. 

Southern Illinois Penitentiary 

Menard, Ill. 

Warden, James A. White, 

See Correctional Agencies (Treatment of Delinquents), page 71. 

State Commissions 

Civil Service Commission 

The Capitol, 

Springfield, Ill. 

Pres., Albert D. Early. 

The commissioners are charged with the enforcement of the 
State Civil Service Law. 

Illinois Library Extension Commission 

The Capitol, 

Springfield, Ill. 

Sec., Miss Anna M. Price. 

The purpose of the commission is to promote and establish 
free public libraries throughout the State, to render assistance 
to those libraries wishing to reorganize on modern lines and to 
stimulate libraries and library directors, by advice and consul¬ 
tation, to undertake larger activities which shall result in 
more and better reading.—From Illinois Blue Book. 

Industrial Commission of Illinois 

139 N. Clark St., Chicago. 

Tel., Majestic 7024. 

Sec., J. A. Kelley. 

See Employment (Industrial Welfare), page 97. 

Public Utilities Commission 

175 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago. 

Tel., Wabash 7800. 

Chairman, Thomas E. Dempsey. 

Assistant Sec., James J. White. 

Charged with the duty of securing for the public adequate 
service at reasonable rates. Has both general and specific 
supervision of all public utilities in the State. 




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PUBLIC AGENCIES 


State Council of Defense 

Chairman, Samuel Insull, 

120 W. Adams St., Chicago. 

Tel., Randolph 4350. 

See War Agencies, page 240. 

Temporary Commissions 

Election Laws Commission 

Not yet appointed 

Health Insurance Commission 
Not yet appointed. 

Industrial Survey Commission 
Not yet appointed. 

Mining Investigation Commission 
Not yet appointed. 

Pension Laws Commission 
Not yet appointed. 

Uniform Laws Commission 
Sec., Jos. J.- Thompson, 

Springfield. 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

Federal Building 

Adams, Jackson, Dearborn and Clark Sts. 

Selected List of Interest in Social Service 
Chicago Post Office 
Federal Bldg., 

Tel., Harrison 4700.. 

Postmaster, William D. Carlisle. 

Civil Service Commission 

13th Floor Federal Bldg., 

Tel., Harrison 4700. 

Sec., Peter Newman. 

Examines applicants for Civil Service positions in the Fed¬ 
eral government service. 

Department of Agriculture 

Bureau of Chemistry 

Suite 1625, 608 S. Dearborn St. 

Tel., Wabash 6732. 

Chemist in charge, G. W. Hoover, M. D. 

Makes examinations of foodstuffs in interstate commerce. 

Department of Interior 

Bureau of Pensions 
876 Federal Bldg., 

Tel., Harrison 4700. 

Special Examiner, Read Hanna. 

Investigates pension claims. 




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Department of Internal Revenue 

531 Federal Bldg., 

Tel., Harrison 4700. 

Revenue Agent, Daniel J. Chapin. 

Enforcement of Revenue laws, including the Harrison Anti- 
Drug Act. 

Department of Justice 

Bureau of Investigation, 

859 Federal Bldg., 

Tel., Harrison 4700. 

Division Supt., Hinton G. Clabaugh. 

Investigates violations of laws of the United States. 
Department of Labor 
Children’s Bureau, 

845 S. Wabash Ave, 

Tel., Harrison 5378. 

Director, Miss Estelle B. Hunter. 

Law establishing this Bureau provides that it shall inves¬ 
tigate and report upon all matters pertaining to the welfare of 
children, and shall especially investigate the questions of in¬ 
fant mortality, the birth rate, orphanage, juvenile courts, de¬ 
sertion, dangerous occupations, accidents and diseases of chil¬ 
dren, employment, legislation affecting children in the several 
States and Territories. Reports of Bureau investigations are 
published. 

Department of Labor 

Employment Service, 

845 S. Wabash Ave, 

Tel, Harrison 5286. 

A free employment bureau for the distribution of labor. See 
Employment (Public Agencies), page 99. 

Department of State 
Bureau of Citizenship, 

600 Federal Bldg, 

Tel, Harrison 4700. 

Clerk, T. C. McMillan, 

Issues naturalization papers and passports. 

Marine Hospital 
4141 Clarendon Ave, 

Tel, Lake View 107. 

Supt, ’J. O. Cobb, M. D. 

Under U. S. Treasury Department. Provides medical and 
surgical treatment for merchant marines, men of the coast 
guard, life saving, lighthouse and geodetic survey. Officers and 
privates of Army and Navy in Chicago zone admitted. 
Capacity, 120. 

Out-patient Office, 

35 S. Dearborn St, 

Tel, Central 8651. 



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PUBLIC AGENCIES 


Exemption Board 

District Board, Division No. 1 , 

704—112 W. Adams St., 

Tel., Randolph 5370. 

Chief Clerk, H. E. Hammond. 

Under United States Department of War. Acts on claims 
for exemption from military service, both appeal cases from 
Local Boards and originally on industrial cases. 

District—all of Chicago south of 12th St. 

District Board, Division No. 2, 

1122—112 W. Adams St., 

Tel., Randolph 5370. 

Chief Clerk, E. B.'Mower. 

Has same jurisdiction as above for all Chicago north of 
12th St. 

United States Food Administration 

120 W. Adams St., 

Tel., Randolph 4350. 

Director, Harry A. Wheeler. 

Estab. 1917. To administer food control under Food Control 
Bill. 

War Department 

Headquarters, Central Department, 

583 Federal Building, 

Tel., Harrison '4700. 

Major Gen’l. Wm. H. Carter, Commander, 

Commands all the United States Army forces in the states 
west of Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, 
Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Mis¬ 
souri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado, except Cantonment 
Camps at Rockford, Ill., Battle Creek, Mich., Des Moines, la., 
Ft. Riley, Kansas, Camp Taylor, Louisville, Ky., and Chilli- 
cothe, Ohio. 

Courts —See Legal Agencies, page 123. 

FOREIGN CONSULATES IN CHICAGO 

Consul General of Chicago, Berthold Singer, 

Suite, 616, 29 S. La Salle St., Tel. Randolph 6976. 

Argentine Republic 

Consul, Albert W. Brickwood, Jr., 

Suite, 1206, 108 S. La Salle St., Tel. Main 2920. 

Austria-Hungary 

Swedish Consul in charge, See Sweden. 

Bolivia 

Consul, F. W. Farnwell, 

Suite 1612, 105 S. LaSalle St., Tel., Randolph 599. 

Belgium 

Consul, Dr. Cyrille Vermeren, 

Suite 2035, 25 E. Washington St., Tel., Central 4148. 




FOREIGN CONSULATES 


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Brazil 

Consul, S. R. Alexander, 

Suite 10, 183 N. Wabash Ave., Tel., Central 5399. 

Chili 

Consul, M. H. Ehlert, 

Suite 616, 29 S. LaSalle St., Tel., Randolph 6976. 

Costa Rica 

Consul, Berthold Singer, 

Suite 616, 29 S. LaSalle St., Tel., Randolph 6976. 

Cuba 

Consul, Francisco P. Caballero, 

Suite 911, 189 W. Madison St., Tel., Franklin 2509. 

Denmark 

Consul, B. F. Falkenstjerne, 

Suite 921, 326 W. Madison St., Tel., Franklin 2189. 

Dominican Republic 

Consul, Frederick W. Job, 

Suite 823, 140 S. Dearborn St., Tel., Central 3271. 

Ecuador 

Consul, Frutos Plaza, f 

Montgomery Ward & Co., Chicago Ave. and Larrabee St., 
Tel., Superiar 6234. 

France 

Consul, Antonin Barthelemy, 

Suite 225, 108 S. LaSalle St., Tel., Franklin 5484. 

Germany 

Swiss Consul in charge. See Switzerland. 

Great Britain 

Consul, Horace D. Nugent, 

79 E. Adams St., Tel., Wabash 8546. 

Greece 

Consul, Nicholas Salopoulos. 

Suite 24, 143 N. Dearborn St., Tel., Central 1317. 

Guatamala 

Consul, Jule F. Brower, 

Suite 1331, 38 S. Dearborn St., Tel., Central 411. 

Holland, See Netherlands. 

Honduras 

Acting Consul, Jule F. Brower, 

Suite 1331, 38 S. Dearborn St. y Tel., Central 411. 

Italy 

Consul, Count Guilio Bolognesi, 

Suite 1442, 72 W. Adams St., Tel., Randolph 1328. 

Japan 

Consul, Saburo Kurusu, 

Suite 929, 122 S. Michigan Ave., Tel., Harrison 1482. 

Mexico 

Consul, Edmundo Martinez, 

608 S. Dearborn St., Tel., Harrison 3255. 


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PUBLIC AGENCIES 


Netherlands 

Consul, John Vennema, 

Suite 1407, 140 S. Dearborn St., Tel., Randolph 1601. 
Nicaraugua 

Consul, Berthold Singer, 

Suite 616, 29 S. LaSalle St., Tel., Randolph 6976. 

Norway 

Consul, F. Herman Gade, 

Suite 723, 30 N. LaSalle St., Tel., Franklin 5626. 

Panama 

Consul, E. A. Navarro, 

Suite 303, 608 S. Dearborn St., Tel., Harrison 7863. 

Paraguay 

Consul, Albert W. Holmes, 

5241 Carmen Ave., Tel., Irving 5115. 

Persia 

Consul, S. Y. Baaba, 

Suite 316, 133 W. Washington St., Tel., Main 3766. 

Peru 

Acting Consul, Frutos Plaza, 

Montgomery Ward & Co., Chicago Ave. and Larrabee St., 
Tel., Superior 6234. 

Russia 

Consul, A. M. Volkoff, 

Suite 712, 10 S. LaSalle St., Tel,. Franklin 1014. 

Salvador 

Consul, Berthold Singer, 

Suite 616, 29 S. LaSalle St., Tel., Randolph 6976. 

Siam 

Consul, Milward Adams, 

430 S. Michigan Ave., Tel., Harrison 5000. 

Spain 

Consul, Berthold Singer, 

Suite 616, 29 S. LaSalle St., Tel., Randolph 6976. 

Sweden 

Consul, E. E. Ekstrand, 

Suite 816, 108 S. LaSalle St., Tel., Franklin 1259. 

Switzerland 

Acting Consul, Henry Nussle, 

Suite 301, 11S. LaSalle St., Tel., Randolph 1191. 

Turkey 

Acting Consul, Berthold Singer, 

Suite 616, 29 S. LaSalle St., Tel., Randolph 6976. 

Uruguay 

Consul, Rudolph C. Liebrecht, 

Suite 822, 608 S. Dearborn St., Tel., Harrison 539. 

Venezuela 

Consul, Blaine J. Brickwood, 

Suite 1103, 111 W. Monroe St., Tel., Randolph 3846. 



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CHILD WELFARE 


GENERAL AGENCIES 

(See Also Education) 

Anti-Cruelty Society 

155 W. Grand Ave., 

Tel., Superior 5762, 

Supt., H. L. Roberts. 

Incorp. 1906. For the prevention of cruelty to children and 
animals. Conducts refuge for small animals where they may 
be taken and reclaimed or humanely destroyed. Suported by 
membership dues and contributions. Reg. Bur. 

Bureau of Personal Service 
1800 Selden St., 

Tel., West 4980, 

Supt., Miss Minnie F. Low. 

Provides protection for dependent, defective and delinquent 
children; gives advice in securing institutional care and other 
service for neglected Jewish children. See Protective Agencies, 
page 168. 

Chicago Board of Education 

Bureau of Compulsory Education 
904-7 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Central 3981, 

Supt., W. L. Bodine. 

The Compulsory Education Department of the Board of 
Education has six divisions, as follows: 

Attendance Division: Makes investigation of children’s absence 
from school. Maintains staff of 55 truant officers. 

Census Division: Collects and compiles school census and 
statistical data. 

Court Division: In charge of prosecutions in Juvenile Court 
for commitment to the Parental School, and in Municipal 
Court for the enforcement of compulsory education law 
against parents. 

Employment Certificate Division: In charge of issuance of 
work permits for children between the ages of 14 and 16 
years. See Employment (Industrial Welfare), page 97. 

Moral Survey Division: Conducts surveys in vicinity of school 
houses for the betterment of environment. 

Motor Bus Transportation: Supervises motor bus transporta¬ 
tion of crippled children to and from special centers for 
crippled children and transportation of children in extreme 
outlying districts. 

Chicago Children’s Benefit League 
Pres., Mrs. Chas. E. Frankenthal, 

5044 Drexel Blvd. Tel., Drexel 3509. 

Corr. Sec., Mrs. Chas. Salmon, 

5450 E. View Park. Tel., Midway 4367. 

Incorp. 1910. “To provide ways and means for a concerted 




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CHILD WELFARE 


action, one day in October of each year, for the benefit of 
various organized charities forming this League. Chanties 
applying for membership must show that they have an unpaid 
Board of Directors: no paid solicitor; that they are organized 
for the relief and aid of Chicago children; have been! in opera¬ 
tion for two years or more, and are endorsed by the Associa¬ 
tion of Commerce. They shall present with application, cre¬ 
dentials and the two preceding annual reports. Applications 
for membership shall be sent to the Corresponding Secretary 
before March the first.” 

Children’s Day Association 
4116 Prairie Ave. 

Tel., Drexel 4337. 

Pres., Mrs. L. L. Funk, 

Incorp. 1908. To raise emergency fund to be used at the 
Juvenile Court to prevent the separation of mothers and chil¬ 
dren on account of poverty* and to extend emergency aid in 
cases calling for such service; also carries on educational propa¬ 
ganda for child welfare and assists in organizing, establishing 
and financing civic and social agencies. Supported by member¬ 
ship dues and contributions. 

Chicago Day Nursery Association 
Office, Mary Crane Day Nursery, 

818 Gilpin Place. Tel., Monroe 6231. 

Pres., Mrs. E. C. Dudley, 

1545 Astor St. Tel., Superior 44. 

Field Secretary, Mrs. Mabel Gillam. 

Estab. 1906. Incorp. 1916. To assist in the organization and 
standardization of day nurseries in Chicago and suburbs. Edu¬ 
cation and propaganda carried on through committee meetings 
and work of Field Secretary, and by the publication of the 
Midwest Center Bulletin. Supported by membership dues and 
contributions. 

Elizabeth McCormick Memorial Fund 

315 Plymouth Court, 

Tel., Harrison 7885. 

Acting Director, Miss Mary E. Murphy. 

Estab. 1908. To improve the conditions of child life in the 
United States. Co-operates with Board of Education in con¬ 
ducting open air classes caring for aneamic undernourished and 
tuberculous children. Through correspondence, publication and 
other propaganda, helps in starting such schools and baby 
care in other cities. Co-operates in other movements for pro¬ 
moting the welfare of children. Reg. Bur. 

Illinois Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations 
Pres., Mrs. B. F. Langworthy, 

254 Ashland Ave., River Forest, Ill., Tel., River Forest 1393. 
Sec., Mrs. Jacob Mueller, 

317 S. Cuyler Ave., Oak Park, Ill. Tel., Oak Park 6174. 

Estab. 1900. To promote child study and education of par- 





GENERAL AGENCIES 


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ents for child training; also co-operation between home and 
school Organizes and fosters parent-teacher associations and 
mothers’ clubs. Supported by contributions and yearly dues. 

Illinois Humane Society 

1145 S. Wabash Ave., 

Tel., Harrison 8185. 

Supt., George A. H. Scott. 

Incorp. 1869. For the prevention of cruelty to children and 
animals. Has ambulance for the removal of disabled animals. 
Open day and night and Sundays. Supported by contributions. 

Reg. Bur. 

Jewish Orphan Society 

Pres., Henry L. Frank, 

1014 Fort Dearborn Bldg., Clark and Monroe Sts. 

Incorp. 1894. Under auspices of the Elsie Frank Endowment. 
To assist in the maintenance and education of Jewish orphans 
under sixteen years of age at home, in order to prevent their 
being sent to institutions. Pays pensions of $25 a month and 
upward. Supported by income from endowment. 

Juvenile Protective Association 

816 S. Halsted St., 

Tel., Monroe 5796. 

Supt., Miss Jessie F. Binford. 

Promotes the study of child problems and works to prevent 
conditions contributing to the dependency and delinquency of 
children. Prosecutes persons contributing to the delinquency 
of children. See Protective Agencies, page 169. Reg. Bur. 

Polish Educational Aid Society 

Pres., T. M. Helinski, 

1201 Milwaukee Ave., 

Tel., Monroe 5000. 

Estab. 1912. To promote the higher education of Polish boys 
and girls of ability. Furnishes tuition and books. Supported 
by dues and entertainments. 

Public Guardian of Cook County 

722 County Bldg.. 

Tel., Franklin 3015. 

Public Guardian, Miss Nellie Carlin. 

Estab. 1889. Acts on order of Probate Court as guardian to 
any minor in need of a guardian. Supported by fees. 

State Society for Prevention of Cruelty 

120 S. State St., 

Tel., Central 6220. 

Supt., W. P. Stuart. 

Estab. 1914. For the prevention of cruelty to children and 
animals. Supported by membership dues. 



CHILD WELFARE 


Sunbeam League of Chicago 

Pres., Miss Nan Gore, 

4518 Oakenwald Ave. Tel., Drexel 471. 

Corr. Sec., Miss Patrice Thomas, 

5241 Kenmore Ave. Tel., Ravenswood 2448. 

Incorp. 1912. “To carry sunshine into the lives of children 
in Chicago’s hospitals, or wherever it may be needed.” Main¬ 
tains kindergartens at Cook County Hospitals in Children’s 
Ward and in Eye, Ear and Nose Ward; Home for Destitute 
Crippled Children, and Chicago Home for Convalescent Women 
and Children. Supported by membership dues contributions 
and entertainments. 


DAY NURSERIES 

Aiken Institute Day Nursery 

Morgan and Monroe Sts., 

Tel., Monroe 4685. Hours: 7 A. M.—6 P. M. 

Matron, Miss Jennie Shultz. 

Estab. 1914. For the care of children of working mothers. 
Charges, 10c per day. Supported by fees and contributions. 
Capacity, 29. 

Bethesda Day Nursery 

1902 W. Monroe St., 

Tel., West 5470. Hours: 7 A. M.—6 P. M. 

Supt., Miss Lilia M. Pearson. 

Estab. 1884. Incorp. 1915. Under auspices of the Central 
Women’s Christian Temperance Union. To care for children 
of working mothers; also conducts kindergarten and clubs for 
older boys and girls of neighborhood. No fixed charge. Sup¬ 
ported by fees and contributions. Capacity, 30. 

Reg. Bur. 

Bethlehem Creche 

235 W. 53rd St., 

Tel., Yards 3033. Hours: 6:30 A. M.—7 P. M. 

Supt., Miss Henrietta Nielsen. 

Estab. 1897. To maintain a day nursery and assist working 
mothers in the care and education of their children; also 
assists in securing employment for mothers. Age limit, 9 years. 
Charges 10c per day for each child. Supported by pledges of 
board members and subscriptions. Capacity, 100. 

Reg. Bur. 

Christopher House Day Nursery 

1616 Fullerton Ave., 

Tel., Lincoln 675. Hours: 6:30 A. M.—6 P. M. 

Supt., Miss- Stella Goddard. 

Estab. 1906. To care for children of working mothers. 
Age limit, 1 year to 6 years. Charges 10c per day. Capacity, 
40. See Social Settlements, page 224. Reg. Bur. 






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De Paul Day Nursery and Social Center 

2145 N. Halsted St., 

Tel., Diversey 1856. Hours: 7 A. M.—7 P. M. 

Supt,, Sister Catherine. 

Estab. 1915. Under auspices of Sisters of Charity of St. 
Vincent de Paul. For the care of children of working mothers. 
Visits the poor in their homes and distributes material relief. 
Non-sectarian. Age limit, 1 year to 8 years. Nursery charges 
10c per child. Supported by fees and contributions. Ca¬ 
pacity, 75. 

Eli Bates House 

Day Nursery, 

621 W. Elm St., 

Tel., Superior 3608. Hours: 7:30 A. M.—5 P. M. 

Director, Miss Lillian Craig Clark, R. N. 

Provides care for children of working mothers during the 
day and encourages a better home life in the neighborhood. 
Charges 10c per day; 5c for each additional child in same 
family. Supported by fees and contributions. Capacity, 30. 
See Social Settlements, page 225. 

Emerson House Day Nursery 

1915 Ohio St., 

Tel., West 1183. Hours: 6 A. M.—6 P. M. 

Matron, Mrs. Margaret Johnson. 

Estab. 1903. To care for children of working mothers during 
the day and to better home conditions in the neighborhood. 
Age limit, 6 months to 6 years. Charges, 10c per day. Sup¬ 
ported by fees and contributions. Capacity, 40. See Social 
Settlements, page 226. 

Guardian Angel Day Nursery and Home for Girls 

4600 Gross Ave., 

Tel., Drover 9650. Hours: 6 A. M.—6 P. M. 

Supt., Rev. Louis Grudzinski. 

Estab. 1912. Under Polish Roman-Catholic auspices. To care 
for children of working mothers during the day. Age limit, 
4 months to school age. Also provides shelter for Polish im¬ 
migrant girls. Charges, 10c per day per child. Suported by 
fees and contributions. Capacity, 100. See Homes (Women), 
page 107. 

Helen Day Nursery 

702 Barber St., 

Tel, Canal 4851. Hours: 7 A. M.—7 P. M. 

Supt, Miss Ernestine Heller. 

Estab. 1904. For the care of children of working mothers 
during the day; also cares for children of school age after 
school hours. Age limit, 4 months to 5 years. Charges, 5c to 
10c per day. Free where parents cannot afford to pay. Sup¬ 
ported by Associated Jewish Charities and fees. Capacity, 75. 

Reg. Bur. 




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Institutional A. M. E. Church Day Nursery 

3825 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Douglas 3131. Hours: 6 A. M.—6 P. M. 

Supt., Rev. A. J. Carey. 

Estab. 1890. For the day-time care of children of working 
mothers. Non-sectarian. Charges, 10c per day. Supported by 
church contributions and fees. Capacity, 60. 

Little Wanderer Day Nursery 

2116 W. Chicago Ave., 

Tel., Humboldt 2540. Hours: 6:30 A. M.—6:30 P. M. 

Matron, Mrs. Lillian Smith. 

Incorp. 1906. For the daily care of children of working moth¬ 
ers. Age limit, 6 months to 13 years. Charges, lc per day. Sup¬ 
ported by fees and sale of paper, “Little Wanderer.” Ca¬ 
pacity, 200. Reg. Bur. 

Margaret Etter Creche 

2421 Wabash Ave., 

Tel., Calumet 2398. Hours: 6:30 A. M.—6:30 P. M. 

Matron, Mrs. Madora Hanson. 

Estab. 1885. Incorp. 1891. To care for children of working 
mothers. Assists in securing employment for mothers. Charges, 
10c pei^ day for one child, 5c for each additional child in same 
family. Supported by contributions and fees. Capacity, 60. 

Reg. Bur. 

Mary Crane Day Nursery and Training School 

818 Gilpin Place, 

Tel., Monroe 6231. Hours: 6:30 A. M.—6:30 P. M. 

Supt., Miss Myrn Brockett. 

Estab. 1907. Under United Charities. For day-time care of 
children of working mothers. Instruction of girls and mothers 
in home making, including practical experience; special training 
for nursery maids; dispensary care of children; employ¬ 
ment secured for women and girls trained as nursery maids. 
Charges, 10c per child, 5c for each additional child in same, 
family. For women who use laundry to do paid work a charge 
of 25c is made. Capacity, 100. Reg. Bur. 

Matheon Day Nursery 

At Chicago Commons, 

955 W. Grand Ave., 

Tel., Monroe 1030. Hours: 8:30 A. M.—6 P. M. 

Matron, Miss Ida A. Noetzel. 

Estab. 1895. To give to children of working mothers a 
healthy kindergarten home life. Family visitation. Age limit, 
1 to 10 years. Charges, 10c per day for one child, 5c for each 
additional child in same family. Supported by Matheon Club, 
Chicago Commons and fees. Capacity, 35. Reg. Bur. 






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Mennonite Day Nursery 

720 W. 26th St., 

Tel., Yards 3614. Hours: 7 A. M.—6 P. M. 

Supt., A. M. Eash. 

Estab. 1913. Under auspices of Mennonite Church, to care 
for children of working mothers during working hours. Non¬ 
sectarian. Age limit, 10 years. Charges 10c per day for each 
child. Supported by fees and church funds. Capacity, 35. 

North Avenue Day Nursery 

2148 W. North Ave., 

Tel., Humboldt 8284. Hours: 6:30 A. M.—6:30 P. M. 

Matron, Mrs. L. E. Dewey. 

Estab. 1900. To care for children of working mothers. Assisti 
in securing employment. Provides family aid and summer 
outings for mothers and children. Charges, 10c per day. Sup¬ 
ported by fees and contributions. Capacity, 50. Reg. Bur. 

Ogontz Day Nursery 

1600 Alport St., 

Tel., Canal 508. Hours: 7 A. M.—6 P. M. 

Matron, Mrs. Esther V. A. Miller. 

Estab. 1907. Under auspices of Ogontz Day Nursery to pro¬ 
vide day time care for children of working mothers. Age limit, 
7 months to 10 years. Charges, 5c to 10c per child. Supported 
by contributions and fees. Capacity, 60. Reg. Bur. 

Paulist Day Nursery 
919 S. Wabash Ave., 

Tel., Wabash 8602. Hours: 6:30 A .M.—6:30 P. M. 

Matron, Miss Mary Maus. 

Estab. 1904. Under auspices of Paulist Fathers. To care for 
children of working mothers. Medical and surgical attention 
given when necessary. Non-sectarian. Age limit, 1 month to 
3 years. Charges, 10c per child, or free if unable to pay. Sup¬ 
ported by contributions and fees. Capacity, 40. 

Providence Day Nursery 
3046 Gratten Ave., 

Tel., Yards 4663. Hours: 6:30* A. M.—6 P. M. 

Supt., Miss Maud A. Mauross. 

Estab. 1909. Under auspices of House of Happiness. For 
care of children of working mothers. Non-sectarian. Age limit, 
12 years. Charges, 10c per child, 5c for each additional child. 
Supported by Episcopal churches of the diocese and fees. 
Capacity, 55. Reg. Bur. 

Resurrection Day Nursery and Home for Girls 
1849 N. Hermitage Ave., 

Tel., Haymarket 220. Hours: 6 A. M.—8 P. M. 

Superior, Sister Josephine. 

Estab. 1915. Incorp. 1917. To provide day-time care for the 
children of Polish working women. Charges, 10c per day for 
each child. Supported by contributions and fees. 



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CHILD WELFARE 


Rogers Park Day Nursery 

6832 N. Clark St., 

Tel., Rogers Park 480. Hours: 7 A. M.—6 P. M. 

Matron, Miss Anne Brockett. 

Incorp. l&ib. To maintain a day nursery and assist working 
women in the care and education of their children: to secure 
employment for such women; to co-operate with organized 
charities of the city in promoting the interests of their work. 
Charges, 10c to 25c per day. Supported by guarantors and 
members of Rogers Park Day Nursery Association, Rogers 
Park Women’s Club and churches of Rogers Park. Capacity, 
35. Reg. Bur. 

St. Adelbert’s Day Nursery 

1650 W. 17th St., 

Tels., Canal 340 and Canal 4057. Hours: 6 A. M.—6 P. M. 
Supt., Sister Loudmila. 

Estab. 1913. Under Polish Roman Catholic auspices, for the 
care of children of working mothers. Non-sectarian. Age 
limit, 2 to 6 years. Charges, 10c per child or free. Supported 
by contributions and fees. Capacity, 75. 

St. Ann’s Day Nursery 

710 Loomis St., 

Tel., Monroe 5481. Hours: 6:30 A. M.—6 P. M. 

Matron, Mrs. Agnes Burdick. 

Estab. 1894. Under auspices of Catholic Woman’s League. 
To provide a nursery and kindergarten for children of working 
mothers. Secures employment for mothers and provides family 
visitation and aid. Non-sectarian. Age limit, 6 weeks to 15 
years. Charges, 5c to 10c, or according to circumstances. Sup¬ 
ported by League contributions and fees. Capacity, 60. 

Reg. Bur. 

St. Elizabeth’s Day Nursery 

906 N. Franklin St., 

Tel., Superior 2139. Hours: 6:30 A. M.—6:30 P. M. 

Matron, Mrs. Catherine M. Farren. 

Estab. 1895. Under auspices of the Catholic Woman’s League. 
To care for children of working mothers. Aid given and 
clothes furnished. Age limit, 2 to 10 years. Non-sectarian. 
Charges, 10c per child. Capacity, 50. 

St. Juliana’s Day Nursery 

858 Cambridge Ave., 

Tel., Superior 3539. Hours: 6:45 A. M.—6 P. M. 

Matron, Miss Agnes Kelly. 

Estab. 1912. Under auspices of the Catholic Woman’s League. 
To care for children of working mothers and to train mothers 
through clubs and classes. Provides family visitation. Non¬ 
sectarian. Age limit, l x /z to 5 years. Charges, 10c per child. 
Supported by contributions, tag day, and fees. Capacity, 40. 




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St. Mary and St. Agnes Day Nursery 

1461 Larabee St., 

Tel., Lincoln 7104. Hours: 6:30 A. M.—6:30 P. M. 

Matron, Miss Annie Garvey. 

Estab. 1909. To care for children of working mothers. Visits 
families and assists in obtaining positions for mothers. Age 
limit, infants to 6 years. Charges, 10c per child or free. Sup¬ 
ported by private charity and fees. Capacity, 31. 

St. Mary’s Mission House Day Nursery 

850 Washington Blvd., 

Tel., Monroe 3577. Hours: 7 A. M.—6 P. M. 

Supt., Sister Superior Jeanette. 

To care for children of working mothers and provide a center 
where mothers may receive aid and sympathy. Furnishes gar¬ 
ments, medical aid and summer outings. Age limit, infants 
to 8 years. Charges 10c per child or free. Supported by volun¬ 
tary contributions and fees. Capacity, 35. See Social Settle¬ 
ments, page 230. 

St. Mary’s Settlement and Day Nursery 

656 W. 44th St., 

Tel., Yards 1529. Hours: 6:30 A. M.—6:30 P. M. 

Matron, Mrs. M. Moore. 

Estab. 1893. Under auspices of Catholic Women’s League. 
To care for children of working mothers. Charges, 10c per 
child, 15c for two. Supported by League contributions and 
fees. Capacity, 60. See Social Settlements, page 230. 

South Chicago Day Nursery 

9011 Burley Ave., 

Tel., South Chicago 3741. Hours: 7 A. M.—6 P. M. 

Matron, Mrs. Ada Canter. 

Estab. 1909. Under auspices of South Chicago Day Nursery 
Association. To provide care for children of working mothers; 
also assists mothers in securing employment. Age limit, chil¬ 
dren under 6 years. Charges, 10c for each child. Supported 
by contributions, fees and tag day benefit. 

Stevenson Memorial Nursery 

2408 Prairie Ave., 

Tel., Calumet 3608. Hours: 6:30 A. M.—6:30 P. M 
Supt., Miss Nora Edmunds. 

Estab. 1915. Under directorship of Sarah Hackett Steven¬ 
son Memorial Lodging House. To care for children of working 
mothers. Charges, 10c per day for one child. Special rates 
where several children are from one family. Capacity, 55. See 
Homes (Lodging Houses), page 112. 



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CHILD WELFARE 


Stock Yards Day Nursery 

4758 Marshfield Ave., 

Tel., Yards 3229. Hours: 6:30 A. M.—6 P. M. 

Matron, Miss Minnie Hayden. 

Estab. 1896. To care for children of working mothers. Main¬ 
tains kindergarten and sewing school and furnishes meals to 
school children. Age limit, 6 months to 12 years. Charges, 10c 
per child, or according to circumstances. Supported by con¬ 
tributions and fees. Capacity, 60. 

Sunshine Day Nursery 

829 W. 33rd Place, 

Tel., Yards 5292. Hours: 6 A. M.—6:30 P. M. 

Matron, Mrs. Mary Mathews. 

Estab. 1916. To care for children of working mothers. Age 
limit, 1 to 8 years. Charges, 10c per child. Supported by fees 
and contributions. Capacity, 30. 

Volunteer Free Day Nursery 

1201 Washington Blvd., 

Tel., Haymarket 4270. Hours: 7 A. M.—5:30 P. M. 

Matron, Mrs. Agnes Simonson. 

Estab. 1911. To care for children of working mothers. Fur¬ 
nishes meals and clothing and assists in securing employment 
for mothers. Age limit, 2 to 6 years. Charges, 10c per child, 
5c for each additional child in same family. Supported by con¬ 
tributions and fees. Capacity, 60. See Relief, page 220. 

Walmeta Day Nursery 

47 W. 47th St., 

Tel., Kenwood 614. Hours: 6 A. M.—6 P. M. 

Supt., Mrs. Hattie Jarvis. 

Estab. 1913. To care for children of working negro mothers. 
Age limit, 1 to 9 years. Charges, 10c per child. Supported by 
St. Mark’s Home Missionary Society and fees. Capacity, 20. 

Wendell Phillips Settlement Day Nursery 

2009 Walnut St., 

Tel., Seeley 4576. Hours: 7:30 A. M.—6 P. M. 

Supt., Mrs. A. C. Cone. 

Maintains day nursery to care for children of. working negro 
mothers. Age limit, 1 to 7 years. Charges, 10c per child. Sup¬ 
ported by contributions and fees. Capacity, 20. See Social 
Settlements, page 231. 

Workers’ Creche 

2943 S. Canal St., 

Tel., Drover 8963. Hours: 6 A. M.—6 P. M. 

Matron, Mrs. L. Cooke. 

Estab. 1891. To care for children of working mothers. Fur¬ 
nishes clothing. Age limit, 2 to 10 years. Charges, 10c per child, 
5c for each additional child in same family. Supported by 
Service Club contribution and fees. Capacity, 12. 




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BOARDING HOMES FOR CHILDREN 
Bishop Quarter School 

East Ave. and Lake St., Oak Park, Ill., 

Tel., Oak Park 7257. 

Supt., Sister M. Marcella. 

Estab. 1917. Under Sisters of St. Dominic. To provide a 
home and education for boys between the ages of 5 and 13 
years. Charges $16 per month. Supported by income. Ca¬ 
pacity, 200. 

Co-operative League of Chicago 

4206 Ellis Ave., 

Tel., Oakland 6238. 

Residing Directress, Mrs. Marie Schlesinger. 

Estab. 1911. Tc provide a home for working mothers and 
their children. Charges, mothers, $4 per week, children, $3 
Capacity, 35. 

Eleanor Junior Club 
22 Maple St., 

Tel., Superior 2721. 

Supt., Miss Mary Dresser. 

A boarding home for girls 10—15 years of age. Charges, 
$3.50 per week. Capacity, 12. Maintained by Eleanor Associa¬ 
tion. See Homes (Women), page 107. 

INSTITUTIONS FOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN 

Central Baptist Children’s Home 

504 First Ave., Maywood, 

Tel., Maywood 130. 

Supt., Donald H. MacGillivray. 

Estab. 1895. To provide a home for orphan and dependent 
children. Receives children from the Juvenile Court and chil¬ 
dren given up voluntarily to be placed in suitable private 
homes. Age limit, boys 12 years, girls 14 years. Charges vary 
according to circumstances. Supported by church contributions 
and fees. Capacity, 45 boys and 30 girls. 

Chicago Foundlings’ Home 
15 S. Wood St., 

Tel., West 1398. 

Matron, Mrs. Frances C. Shipman. 

Cares for infant waifs and homeless, penniless mothers with 
infants. See Homes (Destitute), page 114. Reg. Bur. 

Chicago Home for Jewish Orphans 

6208 Drexel Ave., 

Tel., Hyde Park 611. 

Supt., Leopold Deutelbaum. 

Incorp. 1893. To provide a home for Jewish orphan and 
half-orphan children of Cook County. Age limit, 5 to 11 years. 
Charges, nominal, free if unable to pay. Supported by Asso¬ 
ciated Jewish Charities. Capacity, 244. 



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CHILD WELFARE 


Chicago Home for the Friendless 

5059 Vincennes Ave, 

Tel, Oakland 939. 

Supt, Miss Anna M. Helbing. 

Estab. 1858. To provide a temporary home for destitute 
women and children and mothers with infants. No boys over 
12 years of age admitted. Supported by endowment and sub¬ 
scription. Capacity, 300 children, 50 women. Reg. Bur. 

Chicago Industrial Home for Children 

Woodstock, Ill, 

Chicago Office, 1132 Washington St, 

Tel,. Monroe 2943. 

Supt, Rev. W. P. Ferries. 

Estab. 1888. Under the auspices of the Free Methodist 
Church. To provide a home for orphans and dependent chil¬ 
dren; to educate them in industrial pursuits, and aid in secur¬ 
ing Christian family homes for surrendered children. Infants 
and children received to board temporarily. Age limit, infants 
to 12 years. Charges, according to circumstances. Supported 
by contributions and fees. Capacity, 50. 

Chicago Nursery and Half Orphan Asylum 

2801 Foster Ave, 

Tel, Ravenswood 827. 

Matron, Miss Harriet L. Kemper. 

Incorp. 1865. To provide a home for half-orphans and chil¬ 
dren of working mothers. Children are taught in public schools 
or home kindergarten. Age limit, girls, infancy to 14 years; boys, 
infancy to 12 years. Charges, $1 to $3 per week, according to 
circumstances of parents. Supported by contributions and fees. 

Reg Bur. 

Chicago Orphan Asylum 

5120 South Park Ave, 

Tel, Oakland 520. 

Matron, Mrs. C. H. Stocking. 

Estab. 1849. To provide home care for orphans and half¬ 
orphans. Age limit, 2 to 12 years Supported by endowment, 
contributions and fees. Charges according to circumstances 
Capacity 200. Reg. Bur. : 

Church of God and Saints of Christ Orphanage and Home 

5404 S. Dearborn St, 

Tel, Kenwood 1271. 

Mgr, Elder Roswell Roles. 

Estab. 1912. As a free home and religious orphanage for 
colored children. Age limit, 3 to 14 years. Supported by con¬ 
tributions and public solicitations. 





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Danish Lutheran Orphan Home 

3320 Evergreen Ave., 

Tel., Belmont 7644. Visiting Hours: 2—4 P. M., Thursdays and 
Sundays. 

Matron, Miss N. Kirstensen. 

Estab. 1883. Under the auspices of the Danish Lutheran 
Church. To care for and educate Danish orphans and half¬ 
orphans between the ages of 2 and 15 years. Charges, $5 to $10 
per month, according to circumstances, or free. Supported by 
church contributions, tag day and fees. Capacity, 48. 

Evangelical Lutheran Home Finding Society of Illinois 

4840 Byron St., 

Tel., Irving 587. 

Matron, Miss Julia Gilbertson. 

Receiving home for dependent and neglected children. See 
Child Welfare (Child Placement), page 50. 

German Evangelical Orphanage and Old People’s Home 

Bensonville, Ill., 

Tel., 28-J. 

Supt., Rev. E. F. Pinckert. 

Estab. 1895. Under auspices of German Evangelical Church. 
To furnish a home for orphans, half-orphans and old people. 
Age limit, children under 12 years. Charges, $5 per month. 
Supported by contributions and fees. Capacity, 46 girls, 36 
boys. 

Hepzibah Home 

941 W. Lake St., 

Tel., Oak Park 3768-W. 

Supt., Mrs. Elizabeth J. Rigby. 

Estab. 1895. To provide a temporary home for children of 
needy parents. Age limit 3 to 7 years. Charges $2.50 per week 
or according to means. Supported by subscription. Capacity 25. 

Illinois Children’s Home and Aid Society 

1818-209 S. State St., 

Tel., Harrison 5627. 

Supt., Wilfred S. Reynolds. 

Has two receiving institutions for the care of children coming 
into the custody of this society: Evanston Receiving Home, 
826 Ridge Ave., Evanston. Du Quoin Receiving Home, Du 
Quoin, Ill. See Child Welfare (Child Placement), page 50. 

Illinois Masonic Orphan Home ^ eg ^ ur 

LaGrange, Ill. 

Tel., LaGrange 539. 

Supt., George L. Hillinger. 

Incorp. 1885. To provide a home for dependent children of 
deceased Free Masons of the State of Illinois. Age limit 3 to 
15 years. Supported by Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Illinois, 
Capacity 100. 





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CHILD WELFARE 


Illinois Soldiers’ Orphans Home 

Normal, Ill. 

Supt., W. H. Claggett. . . 

Estab. 1865. Under the supervision of the Illinois Depart¬ 
ment of Public Welfare. To provide a home for dependent 
children of United States soldiers. Authorized by the State to 
receive other dependent children. Age limit 2 to 16 years. 
Supported by State appropriation. Capacity, 500. 

Marks Nathan Jewish Orphan Home 

1550 S. Albany Ave., 

Tel., Lawndale 8531. 

Supt., Elias L. Trotzkey. 

Estab. 1905. To provide a free home for Jewish orphans be¬ 
tween 5 and 11 years of age. Supported by Federated Ortho¬ 
dox Jewish Charities. Capacity, 400. 

Methodist Deaconess Orphanage 

Lake Bluff, Ill. 

Supt., Miss Lucy J. Judson. 

Incorp. 1894. Under auspices of Methodist Episcopal Church. 
To provide a home and education for dependent children. Age 
limit, infants to b\ years. Charges $8 to $10 per month. Sup¬ 
ported by contributions and fees. Capacity 175. 

Norwegian Lutheran Children’s Home 

Edison Park, Ill. 

Tel., Niles 168. 

Supt., I. J. Nelson. 

Estab. 1899. Under auspices of the Norwegian Lutheran 
Churches. To provide a home for orphans and half-orphans be¬ 
tween the ages of 2 and 14 years. Charges $2 per week. Sup¬ 
ported by contributions and fees. 

Protestant Association Home for Children 

439 Normal Parkway, 

Tel., Englewood 1993. 

Matron, Miss Olive Foreman. 

Estab. 1915. To provide a free home for dependent and 
destitute children and to look after the interest of Protestant 
children in the Juvenile Court. Children attend the public 
schools. Age limit, infants to 16 years. Supported by contri¬ 
butions. Capacity 19. Reg. Bur. 

St. Joseph’s Catholic Home for the Friendless 

35th St. and Lake Park Ave., 

Tel., Douglas 2934. 

Supt., Sister Ambrosia. 

Incorp. 1876. Under Roman Catholic auspices. To provide 
a temporary home for friendless and destitute women and 
mothers with children. Age limit 4 to 14 years. Free. Admis¬ 
sion secured through Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Sup¬ 
ported by Archdiocese of Chicago. Capacity, 150. 





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St. Mary’s Home for Children 

2822 Jackson Blvd., 

Tel., Garfield 9061. 

Supt., Sister Superior. 

Estab. 1895. Under auspices of the Protestant Episcopal 
Sisters of St. Mary. For the care and training of orphans, 
half-orphans and other dependent children between the ages 
of 2V Z and 16 years. Maintains summer home at Kenosha, 
Wis. Charges, $3.50 to $5 per week. A limited number ad¬ 
mitted free. Supported by contributions and fees. Capacity 
122 . 

St. Vincent’s Infant Asylum 

721 N. La Salle St, 

Tel, Superior 282. 

Supt, Sister Raphael. 

Estab. 1880. Incorp. 1888. Under auspices of the Sisters of 
Charity of St. Vincent de Paul. For the care of foundlings and 
destitute children under 4 years of age. Receives children from 
the Juvenile Court. Cares for maternity cases and places 
children in families. Free. Supported by City appropriation 
and private subscription. Capacity 300. 

INSTITUTIONS FOR DEPENDENT BOYS 

Addison Manual Training School for Boys 

Addison, Ill. Tel, Elmhurst 64R2. 

Supt, Miss Helen Voightmann. 

Chicago Office, 911-105 W. Monroe St. Tel, Randolph 1030. 
President in charge, Gustavus J. Tatge. 

Incorp. 1916. To provide a home, education and industrial 
training for dependent boys of all denominations committed 
to its custody by the court. Ag6 limit, 3 to 10 years. Charges 
$10 per month. Supported by contributions and fees. Capac¬ 
ity, 50. 

Allendale Farm 

Lake Villa, Ill. 

Director, Edward L. Bradley. 

Incorp. 1897. To provide a home for dependent boys be¬ 
tween the ages of 9 and 13 years. Non-sectarian. Charges ac¬ 
cording to circumstances. Supported by contributions. Ca¬ 
pacity, 100. 

Bohemian Training School for Boys 

5061 N. Crawford Ave, 

Tel, Monticello 357. 

Supt, Otto F. Dusek. 

Estab. 1896. To provide a home, education and . industrial 
training for dependent boys of Bohemian nationality committed 
by Juvenile Court, parents or guardians. Age limit 4 to 15 years. 
Charges $10 per month. County pays $10 per month for boys 




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CHILD WELFARE 


committed through the Court. Supported by contributions 
and fees. Capacity, 50. 

Deborah Boys Club 

5930 S. Park Ave., 

Tel., Normal 9012. 

Supt., Michael Freund. 

Estab. 1903. Under auspices of the Deborah Woman’s Club. 
To provide a home and shelter for homeless Jewish boys, be¬ 
tween the ages of 14 and 18 years. Boys work and attend 
public schools. Charges $3 to $4 per week. Supported by 
contributions and fees. Capacity, 36. 

Glenwood Manual Training School 

Glenwood, Ill. Tel., Chicago Heights 17. 

Supt., Leo A. Philips. 

Chicago Office, 608—160 W. Jackson Blvd. Tel., Wabash 317. 

Estab. 1887. To provide a home, education and special train¬ 
ing for normal dependent boys committed by Juvenile Court, 
parents or guardians. Provides manual and Vocational training 
in twelve industries. Age limit, 10 to 16 years. Non-sectarian. 
Charges, $10 per month. County pays $10 per month for each 
boy committed by Juvenile Court. Capacity, 375. Reg. Bur. 

Kettler Manual Training School for Boys 

2001 Devon Ave., 

Tel., Rogers Park 546. 

Supt., Rev. George Eichenbacher. 

Incorp. 1912. To provide a home, education and industrial 
training for orphan and dependent boys between the ages of 
2 and 21 years. Receives boys from Juvenile Court . Charges, 
$10 a month, according to circumstances, or free. Court pays 
$10 per month for each boy committed. Supported by Angel 
Guardian German Catholic Orphan Society of Chicago, contri¬ 
butions and fees. Capacity, 400. 

Lawrence Hall 

2850 Lawrence Ave., 

Tel., Ravenswood 107. 

Supt., Rev. Kenneth O. Crosby. 

Estab. 1895. Under auspices of the Newsboys’ and Boot¬ 
blacks’ Association. To provide a home for homeless boys of 
Chicago between the ages of 6 and 14 years. Charges nominal. 
Supported by endowment, contributions and fees. Capacity, 
132. 

Lisle Manual Training School for Boys 

Lisle, Ill. Tel., Naperville 145W-1. 

Supt., Rev. Procopius Neuzil. 

Chicago Office, 1641 Alport Ave. Tel., Canal 463. 

Incorp. 1912. Under Roman Catholic auspices. To provide a 





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47 


home, education and industrial training for orphan and depend¬ 
ent boys of Bohemian nationality between the ages of 3 and 
18 years committed by Juvenile Court, parents or guardians. 
Non-sectarian. Charges, $10 per month. County pays $10 per 
month for each boy committed by the Court. Supported by 
contributions and fees. Capacity, 120. 

Louise Training School for Colored Boys 

6130 S. Ada St., 

Tel., Normal 3051. 

Supt., Mrs. Elizabeth McDonald. 

Estab. 1913. To provide a home and industrial training for 
dependent boys between the ages of 3 and 14 years. Non-sec¬ 
tarian. Charges, $10 per month. County pays $10 per month 
for each boy committed by Court. Supported by contributions 
and fees. Capacity, 45. 

Polish Manual Training School for Boys 

N. Harlem Ave. and Park Ridge Road, 

Niles, Ill., 

Tel., Niles 131. 

Supt., Rev. Francis S. Rusch. 

Estab. 1911. To provide a home, education and industrial 
training for boys between the ages of 2 and 16 years committed 
by Juvenile Court, parents or guardians. Charges, $10 per 
month. County pays $10 per month for each boy committed 
by the Court. Non-sectarian. Supported by contributions and 
fees. Capacity, 360. 

St. Mary’s Training School 

Desplaines, Ill., 

Tel., Desplaines 321. 

Supt., Rev. J. M. Doran. 

Mgr., Sister M. Geraldine. 

Estab. 1863. Incorp. 1883. Under Roman Catholic auspices. 
To provide a home and industrial training for boys between 
the ages of 7 and 14 years. Charges, $10 per month. County 
pays $10 per month for each boy committed by Court. Sup¬ 
ported by fees and contributions . Capacity, 600. 

Working Boys’ Home of the Mission of Our Lady of Mercy 

1132 W. Jackson Blvd., 

Tel., Monroe 969. 

Supt., Father C. J. Quille. 

Estab. 1887. Under Roman Catholic auspices. To protect 
the interests of Catholic children in the Courts, and to provide 
a home for friendless and unfortunate working boys between 
the ages of 14 and 21, irrespective of race, color or creed. 
Charges, $2 per week for those able to pay. Supported by fees 
and contributions. Capacity, 150. 



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CHILD WELFARE 


INSTITUTIONS FOR DEPENDENT GIRLS 
Addison Industrial School for Girls 

Addison, Ill. Tel. Elmhurst 64R2. 

Supt., Miss Helen Voightmann. inQn 

Chieago Office, 911—105 W. Monroe St. Tel., Randolph 1030. 
Pres, in charge, Gustavus J. Tatge. , . , 

Incorp. 1916. To provide a home, education* and industrial 
training for dependent girls of all denominations committed to 
its custody by the Courts. Age limit, 3 to 16 years. Charges, 
$15* per month. Supported by contributions and fees. Ca¬ 
pacity, 50. 


Amanda Smith Industrial School for Colored Girls 

Harvey, Ill., 

Tel., Harvey 343-J. 

Supt., Mrs. Adah M. Waters. 

Estab. 1893. To furnish a home and education for depend¬ 
ent colored girls of Protestant faith. Receives girls from 
Juvenile Court. Charges, $15 per month. County pays $15 for 
each girl committed by the Court. Supported by contributions 
and fees. Capacity, 50. 


Bohemian Industrial School for Girls 

5061 N. Crawford Ave., 

Tel., Monticello 357. 

Supt., Otto F. Dusek. 

Estab. 1896. To provide a home, education and industrial 
training for dependent girls of Bohemian nationality committed 
by Juvenile Court, parents or guardians. Age limit, 4 to 15 
years. Charges, $15 per month. County pays $15 for each child 
committed by the Court. Supported by contributions and fees. 
Capacity, 30. 


Catherine Casper Industrial School for Girls 

2001 Devon Ave., 

Tel., Rogers Park 546. 

Supt., Rev. George Eichenbacher. 

Estab. 1885. Incorp. 1912. Under Roman Catholic auspices. 
To provide a home, education and industrial training for orphan 
and dependent girls between the ages of 2 and 18 years. Re¬ 
ceives girls from Juvenile Court. Charges, $15 per month, ac¬ 
cording to circumstances, or free. Court pays $15 per month 
for each girl committed. Supported by Angel Guardian German 
Catholic Orphan Society of Chicago, contributions and fees. 
Capacity, 400. 

Chicago Industrial School for Girls 

Desplaines, Ill., Tel., Desplaines 321. 

Supt., Rev. J. M. Doran. 

Mgr., Sister M. Geraldine. 

Incorp. 1885. Under Rdman Catholic auspices. To provide 
a home and training for dependent girls between the ages of 7 




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49 


and 14 years. Receives girls from Juvenile Court. Special at¬ 
tention given to industrial training and obtaining homes for 
these girls. Charges $15 per month. County pays $15 per month 
for each girl committed by Court. Supported by contributions 
and fees Capacity, 600. 

Illinois Technical School for Colored Girls 

4910 Prairie Ave., 

Tel, Oakland 681. 

Supt, Mother M. Julitta. 

Estab. 1911. Under Roman Catholic auspices. To provide a 
home and education for dependent colored girls between the 
ages of 6 and 15 years. Receives girls from Juvenile Court. 
Non-sectarian. Charges $15 per month. County pays $15 per 
month for each girl committed by the Court. Supported by 
contributions and fees. Capacity, 150. 

Lisle Industrial School for Girls 

Lisle, Ill. Tel, Naperville 145W-1. 

Supt, Rev. Procopius Neuzil. 

Chicago Office, 1641 Alport Ave. Tel, Canal 463. 

Estab. 1910. Incorp. 1912. Under Roman Catholic auspices. 
To provide a home, education and industrial training for or¬ 
phan and dependent girls of Bohemian nationality between the 
ages of 3 and 18 years, committed by the Juvenile Court, par¬ 
ents or guardians. Non-sectarian. Charges, $15 per month 
County pays $15 for each girl committed by the Court. Sup¬ 
ported by contributions and fees. Capacity, 80. 

Park Ridge School for Girls 

Park Ridge, Ill. 

Supt, Mrs. Mary E. Minot. 

Estab. 1877. To provide a home and training for dependent 
girls committed by the Juvenile Court. Charges, $15 per month. 
County pays $15 per month for each girl committed. Sup¬ 
ported by fees and contributions. Capacity, 105. 

St. Hedwig’s Industrial School for Girls 

Niles, Ill, Tel, Niles 131 
Supt, Rev. Francis S. Rusch. 

Estab. 1911. Under Roman Catholic auspices. . To provide 
a home, education and industrial training for dependent girls 
between the ages of 2 and 14 years. Receives girls from Ju¬ 
venile Court. Charges, $15 per month. Court pays $15 per 
month for each girl committed. Supported by fees and con¬ 
tributions. Capacity, 350. 

CHILD PLACEMENT 

Catholic Home Finding Association of Illinois 

17 N. La Salle St,. 

Tel, Franklin 4151. 

Supt, Maurice Reddy. 

Incorp. 1914. Under auspices of the Knights of Columbus of 




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CHILD WELFARE 


Illinois. To place Catholic children in Catholic homes for adop¬ 
tion. Provides visitation and supervision. Co-operates with 
Child Placing Department of Juvenile Court, and acts as agent 
for Catholic orphanages and other institutions caring for de¬ 
pendent children in Illinois. Places children in Illinois only. 
No charges. 

Evangelical Lutheran Home Finding Society of Illinois 

4840 Byron St., 

Tel., Irving 587. Visiting Hours: 2—4 P. M. 

Supt., M. E. Freheif. 

Estab. 1907. Under the auspices of Norwegian Evangelical 
Lutheran Home Finding Society of Illinois. To receive and 
care for dependent and delinquent children until homes can be 
found for them. Age limit, 3 to 14 years. Charges, $2.50 per 
week, according to circumstances, or free. Supported by income 
and contributions. 

Illinois Children’s Home and Aid Society 

1818—209 S. State St., 

Tel., Harrison 5627. 

Supt., Wilfred S. Reynolds. 

Estab. 1883. Incorp. 1897. To receive from Juvenile Courts 
of the State of Illinois the custody of dependent and neglected 
children, caring for them temporarily in receiving institutions 
and placing them in foster family homes under supervision. 
To assist unmarried mothers, widows, deserted mothers, di¬ 
vorced mothers and widowers in the care of their children by 
boarding them in family homes and keeping the parents in 
touch with the children. Supported by contributions. 

Reg. Bur. 

Illinois Department of Public Welfare 

Division of Visitation of Children 
426 N. 5th Ave., 

Springfield, Ill. 

State Agent, Charles Virden. 

Visits all children placed in family homes by the Courts and 
agencies receiving public money. Inspects all institutions re¬ 
ceiving children from the Juvenile Court, and passes on them 
for annual certificates. Investigates charters for children’s in¬ 
stitutions and applications for admission to Soldiers’ Orphans 
Home. Inspects maternity hospitals and foster homes making 
application for children born in hospitals. 

Jewish Home Finding Society of Chicago 

1800 Selden St., 

Tel., West 4980. 

Supt., Miss Ruth Berolzheimer. 

Estab. 1907. To care for neglected and dependent children 
temporarily while finding homes for them. Free. Supported 
by Associated Jewish Charities. 




CLUBS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS 


51 


Juvenile Court 

Child Placing Department 
9th Floor, County Bldg., 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Head, Mrs. Catharine Shannon. 

In charge of all cases of dependent and delinquent girls in 
which a probation officer is appointed legal guardian of the 
child with right to place in a home. 

Delinquent Boys’ Department 
9th Floor, County Bldg., 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Head, Jens Jorgensen. 

In charge of the placement in homes of boys on probation. 
See Legal Agencies (Courts), page 124. 

Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Chicago 

1318—8 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Central 272. 

Supt., James F. Kennedy. 

Cares for neglected and dependent Catholic children and 
places them in institutions. Secures co-operation with child¬ 
saving agencies. See Relief, page 212. 

CLUBS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS 

Includes Clubs City-Wide in Scope. 

See Also Social Settlement and Centers. 

Boys’ Brotherhood Republic 

Office, 1829—209 S. State St., 

Tel., Harrison 5627. 

Supervisor, Jack Robbins. 

City Hall, 839 S. Ashland Blvd. Tel., Monroe 3358. 

Estab. 1914. To promote the physical, mental and moral wel¬ 
fare of boys. A self-governing organization, developing its mem¬ 
bers as citizens through work for law enforcement and im¬ 
provement of civic conditions. Members endeavor to help all 
boys, especially those in trouble or who are discharged from 
orphan homes or reform schools. Age limit, 14 to 18 years. 
Supported by membership dues and taxes, 15c per month. 

Camp Fire Girls of America 

Chicago Headquarters, 

500—116 S. Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Randolph 3492. 

Supt., Miss Helen Wright. 

Incorp. 1912. A national, self-supporting and self-governing 
organization of girls over 12 years of age. Using the home 
as its basis, the object is to add the power of organization and 
the charm of romance to daily life and to promote team work. 
Local Camp Fires, under authorized Guardians, follow a pro¬ 
gram of activities designed to secure the broadest opportunity 
for the development of every girl and tQ bring the out-of-door 



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spirit into every-day life. Principal activities: Camping, home 
and community service. Membership open to any girl. Mem¬ 
bership dues, 50c per year. 

Chicago Boys’ Club 

1725 Orchard St., 

Tel., Lincoln 6639. Club Hours: 7—9 P. M. 

Supt., John H. Witter. 

Estab. 1901. For the moral, mental and physical develop¬ 
ment of boys of all ages. Maintains manual training class, 
gymnasium, printing room, free baths, summer camp, and em¬ 
ployment bureau. Dues, 25c a year. Supported by contribu¬ 
tions and dues. Branches: 657 Willow St., 1144 Cambridge 
Ave., 6557 S. Ashland Ave. 

Chicago Boy Scouts of America 

37 S. Wabash Ave. 

Tel., Randolph 7609. 

Supt., L. L. McDonald. 

Incorp. 1910. To supplement the various existing educational 
agencies and to help boys to help themselves. By combining 
wholesome, attractive outdoor activities with the influence of 
the Scout Oath and Law, the movement develops character. 
Scoutcraft includes instruction in first aid, life saving, tracking, 
signalling, cycling, nature studies, campcraft, chivalry, and all 
other handicrafts. Boy Scouts are required to do a good turn 
daily. Any, boy 12 years of age or over, of any creed or class, 
living in any part of the city, may become a Scout. Regis¬ 
tration fee, 25c. 

Children’s Patriotic League of America 

116 S. Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Central 5858. 

Gen’l Sec.,- Miss Pauline Hackerdorn. 

For children’s war relief work. See War Agencies, page 238. 
Life Saving Guards 
108 N. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Randolph 7564. 

Lieut.-Col. A. T. Brewer. 

Salvation Army organizes and supervises local groups 
throughout the city. Activities include instruction in first aid, 
handicraft and music. Members are given summer outings. 
Membership limited to girls and boys between the ages of 11 
and 18 years. 

Off the Street Club 

1346 Van Buren St., 

Tel., Haymarket 30S9. Hours: 3:30 P. M.—9 P. M. 

Supt., John McMurry. 

Estab. 1900. For child training and wise comradeship of chil¬ 
dren through instruction and recreation. Maintains gymnasium, 
club rooms, reading rooms, class rooms and library, band and 
outings. Free. ' Reg Bur 




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This class contains agencies city-wide in scope working for 
the improvement of social conditions, including promotion of 
efficiency in governmental administration and improvement of 
the physical city—streets, buildings, etc. For agencies working 
against immoral conditions see Correctional Agencies (Reform 
of Conditions). 

American Institute of Architects 

Illinois Chapter , 

Pres., Chas. Herrick Hammond, 

64 E. Van Buren St. Tel., Harrison 4778. 

Sec., Henry K. Holsman, 

332 S. Michigan Ave., Tel., Harrison 5723. 

Incorp. 1890. Has committees on Municipal Art, Town Plan¬ 
ning, Education, Architectural Exhibitions, Legislation. Mem¬ 
bership dues, $15 per year. Supported by dues of members. 

Bureau of Social Service of Cook County 

Marriage and Divorce Statistics Division, 

1130 County Bldg., 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Director and Supt., Mrs. Gertrude Howe Britton. 

Issues special reports on marriage and divorce conditions. 
See Protectives Agencies, page 168. 

Central Bureau of Jewish Charities 

1800 Selden St., 

Tel., West 4980. 

Registrar, Miss Julia B. Stern. 

Estab. 1913.To promote efficiency and to prevent duplica¬ 
tion in case work. Is a clearing house for all agencies and in¬ 
dividuals working with the needy Jews of Chicago. Provides 
information regarding persons or families in whom agencies or 
individuals are interested. Has 140 co-operating agencies. No 
charge to registering agency. Supported by the Associated 
Jewish Charities of Chicago. Reg. Bur. 

Central Council of Civic Leagues 

Ward Organizer, Mrs. Carlisle N. Rowley, 

4018 N. Paulina St., 

Tel., Lake View 3519. 

Estab. 1913. Under auspices of the Illinois Equal Suffrage 
Association and the Chicago Political Equality League. To 
promote civic ideals. Ward Leagues conduct civic educa¬ 
tional work through public meetings. Precinct organi¬ 
zations and block guardians propagate suffrage principles and 
stimulate local interest in public affairs. Non-partisan. Sup¬ 
ported by contributions. 




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Chicago Association of Commerce 

Civic Industrial Committee 

10 S. LaSalle St., 

Tel., Main 4808. 

Director, R. B. Beach. 

Civic activities: Inspection of paving construction: extension 
of street lighting; campaign for flower box displays: investiga¬ 
tion of municipal needs; improvement of transportation fa¬ 
cilities: survey of all factors influencing industrial life of the 
city; establishment of civic industrial clubs in high schools.. 
Supported by membership dues. 

Subscriptions Investigating Committee 
10 S. La Salle St., 

Tel, Main 4808. 

Sec, Henry Stewart. 

Investigates local charitable and philanthropic agencies seek¬ 
ing subscriptions. Endorsement is given to those which have 
sound management, social efficiency and financial integrity. A 
list of endorsed agencies is published annually. 


Chicago Bureau of Public Efficiency 

315 Plymouth Court, 

Tel, Harrison 8260. 

Director, Harris S. Keeler. 

Estab. 1910. To promote efficiency and economy in the ad¬ 
ministration of the local governments of this community and 
to furnish the public with exact information concerning the 
expenditure of taxpayers’ money. Supported by contributions. 

Chicago Bureau of Volunteer Social Service 

Pres, Mrs. Flora Warren Seymour, 

5529 Dorchester Ave, 

Tel, Blackstone 927. 

Estab. 1914. To act as a clearing house between social 
agencies and volunteer workers. Under auspices of the Asso¬ 
ciation of Collegiate Alumnae, Chicago Woman’s Club and 
Woman’s City Club. Supported by dues and contributions. 


Chicago Central Council of Social Agencies 

Pres, W. S. Reynolds, 

209 S. State St. Tel, Harrison 5627. 

Sec, Philip L. Seman, 

1258 W. Taylor St. Tel, Haymarket 6400. 


Estab. 1914. An organization of delegates from representative 
social agencies having as its purpose the promotion of efficiency 
m social service administration. Conducts monthly meetings 
for the discussion of technical questions and co-operates in 
movements for social betterment. Supported by contributions 



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Chicago Civil Service League 

189 W. Madison St., 

Tel., Franklin 2280. 

Sec., James M. Grimm. 

Incorp. 1901. For the strict enforcement of Civil Service 
Laws, National, State and City. Supported by membership 
fees. 

Chicago Community Trust 

Room 509, 115 W. Monroe St., 

Tel., Randolph 7746. 

Sec., Arthur J. Francis. 

Estab. 1915. Under auspices of the Harris Trust and Savings 
Bank. To receive and safeguard philanthropic funds and to 
promote scientific research for the alleviation of human suffer¬ 
ing. Collects and manages philanthropic funds; distributes the 
income from these funds, and under certain conditions a portion 
of the principal, among charitable and educational agencies, 
including those supported by private donations and those sup¬ 
ported by public taxation; provides for specifiic purposes stipu¬ 
lated by donors. Activities limited to Chicago and Cook 
County. Supported by gifts and bequests. 

Chicago Housing Council 

Chairman, Mrs. Sidney L. Schwarz, 

5017 Blackstone Ave. Tel., Oakland 1325. 

Sec., Miss Georgia H. Leuthstrom, 

14 E. Jackson Blvd. Tel., Harrison 7560. 

Estab. 1916. To co-ordinate the work of agencies interested 
in housing; to stimulate public interest and to serve as a clear¬ 
ing house for ideas and methods of housing betterment. An¬ 
nual dues, $1—$5. 

Chicago Kindergarten Club 

Pres., Mrs. M. H. Topping, 

521 Barry Ave. Tel., Graceland 3362. 

Cor. Sec., Miss Grace Kee, 

515 Barry Ave. Tel., Wellington 2492. 

Estab. 1883. For mutual benefit and united effort toward a 
better understanding of the principles of education, the ad¬ 
vancement of the kindergarten, and all movements for the 
welfare of children. 

Chicago League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes 

33031 S. State St., 

Tel., Douglas 2495. 

Executive Sec., T. Arnold Hill. 

Estab. 1916. Incorp. 1917. To promote co-ordination and co¬ 
operation among existing agencies for the welfare of Negroes, 
and to develop other agencies where necessary; to make studies 
of economic and social conditions among Negroes. Maintains 
Industrial Bureau, a clearing house for working with negro mi- 



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grants from the South; statistical and research department, 
center for co-operating agencies, bureau of information for 
social work among Negroes. Supported by membership fees and 
contributions. 

Chicago Peace Society 

* Suite 902, 116 S. Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Randolph 6150. 

Sec., Harold G. Townsend. 

Estab. 1809. To promote justice and good will between na¬ 
tions and to educate public sentiment in favor of adopting 
arbitration or other pacific methods of settling international 
disputes. Supported by American Peace Society of Washing¬ 
ton, D. C., and membership fees. 

Chicago Plan Commission 

Parlor F, Hotel Sherman, 

Tel., Franklin 2120. 

Managing Director, Walter D. Moody. 

Estab. 1909. To study plan of Chicago for the improvement 
of its streets, structures, boulevards and park system, residen¬ 
tial sections and suburban environments as laid out by the 
Commercial Club and given to the city in 1908; to act in an 
advisory capacity to the City Council by making recommen¬ 
dations from time to time regarding the plan of Chicago. 
Supported’ by appropriation from the City of Chicago and sub¬ 
scriptions from Commercial Club. 

Chicago Political Equality League 

Suite 1507, 17 N. State, St., 

Tel., Majestic 7560. 

Pres., Mrs. Stella Skiff Jannotta. 

Sec., Mrs. John R. Gray. 

Estab. 1894. Under auspices of the Chicago Woman’s Club. 
To promote the study of political science and government; to 
foster and extend the political rights and privileges of women, 
and to establish their legal and industrial equality. Maintains 
a Bureau of Civic Efficiency, which studies municipal and 
county governments; fosters Ward Civic Leagues; works for 
civic betterment through committees, among which are the 
following: Motion Picture Committee, Public Dance Hall Com¬ 
mittee, Good Housing Committee, Municipal Amusements 
Committee, Municipal Music Committee. Annual membership, 
13. Supported by membership dues. 

Chicago Public School League 

Suite 516, 110 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Majestic 7546. 

Sec., John L. Lovett. 

Incorp. 1916. To increase the educational efficiency of the 
public school system of Chicago. Furnishes the public informa¬ 
tion concerning the Chicago school system. Attempts to fur- 





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ther the service of the public schools by means of comprehen¬ 
sive surveys of school systems in other metropolitan cities of 
the United States and other countries. Supported by contri¬ 
butions. 

Chicago Real Estate Board 

26 N. Dearborn St., 

Tel. Central 2904. 

Executive Sec., Herbert A. Cole. 

Estab. 1883. Incorp. 1884. For the general improvement of 
real estate conditions, such as improvement in regulation for 
laying out city subdivisions, streets, housing conditions, etc. 

Chicago Single Tax Club 

Suite 508, 64 W. Randolph St., 

Tel., Central 6083. 

Sec., Hugh Reid. 

Estab. 1887. Incorp. 1889. To promote equal rights to the 
bounties of Nature. Maintains educational work for advance¬ 
ment of the single tax movement. Provides lectures and dis¬ 
tributes literature. Also encourages interest among high 
school students by giving scholarships in leading professional 
schools to successful candidates in oratorical contests Sup¬ 
ported by subscriptions and dues. Membership dues, $3 a year. 

Chicago Woman’s Aid 

4622 Grand Blvd., 

Tel., Kenwood 5826. 

Civic Director, Miss Dorothy Kahn. 

Estab. 1882. Incorp. 1911. A departmental club maintaining 
civic, philanthropic, literary and educational activities. Co¬ 
operates with Board of Education, Chicago School Extention 
Committee, Public School Art Society, Municipal Art League, 
Chicago Peace Society, Juvenile Protective Association, Chicago 
Housing Council and other agencies for promoting civic prog¬ 
ress. Gives financial support to Smyth School Social Center, 
the West Side Dispensary and other agencies. Annual dues, 
$5. Supported by dues. 

Chicago Woman’s Club 

410 S. Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Harrison 4752. 

Pres., Mrs. Edwin T. Johnson. 

Cor. Sec., Miss Alice Moran. 

Estab. 1876. Incorp. 1885. For united effort toward the 
higher civilization of humanity and general philanthropic and 
literary work. Among the standing committees are the follow¬ 
ing: Equal Suffrage, Immigration, Peace and Internationalism, 
Sunday Open Door. Special committees in following groups: 
Civic Recreation . Group, Corrective Institution Group, Educa¬ 
tional Group, Industrial Group, Municipal Affairs Group, Public 
Health Group. Supported by membership dues. 




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Chicago Woman’s Outdoor Art League 

Pres., Mrs. John Worthy. 

149 E. Chicago Ave. Tel., Superior 2518. 

Sec., Mrs. George E. Watson. 

6249 Winthrop Ave. Tel., Edgewater 831. 

Estab. 1901. For the advancement of outdoor art, pertaining 
to homes, schools and settlements, encouragement of Arbof 
Day, arrangement for Arbor Day celebrations and tree planting. 
Annual membership, $2. Supported by membership dues. 

Citizens’ Association of Chicago 

11 S. LaSalle St., 

Tel., Majestic 7488. 

Sec. and Attorney, Shelby M. Singleton. 

Estab. 1874. To perfect municipal administration and legis¬ 
lation, to procure prompt enforcement of the law and to in¬ 
crease public interest in municipal affairs. Supported by mem¬ 
bership dues. 

City Club of Chicago 

315 Plymouth Court, 

Tel., Harrison 8278. 

Civic Sec., George E. Hooker. 

Incorp. 1903. For the investigation and improvement of 
municipal conditions and public affairs in the City of Chicago, 
and the establishment and maintenance of a social club for 
the use of men who desire to co-operate in the accomplishment 
of this- purpose by non-partisan and practical methods. Com¬ 
mittees on Accident Prevention, Charities, City Planning, Pub¬ 
lic Education, Public Health, Housing Conditions, Immigration 
and Citizenship, Labor Conditions, Music Extension, Parks and 
Playgrounds, Penal and Reformatory Agencies, etc. Supported 
by dues and subscriptions. Dues, $30 per year. 

City of Chicago Department of Public Welfare 

805 City Hall Square Bldg., 

Tel., Central 7707. 

Commissioner, Louise Osborne Rowe. 

Estab. 1914. Founded by the City Council as the industrial 
and social research department of the municipal government. 
Activities are conducted through Bureaus as follows: 

Bureau of Employment 
Supt., James W. Calley. 

Ordinance provides that this Bureau shall operate the 
Municipal Lodging House for Men and the Municipal Lodging 
House for Women, and shall perform such duties in the col¬ 
lection of information relative to working conditions, wages, 
hours of labor and unemployment, in the City of Chicago, and 
in the practical relief of unemployment, as may be required by 
the Commissioner of Public Welfare. 




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Bureau of Social Surveys 

Ordinance provides that this Bureau shall collect information 
relative to living conditions in Chicago, facilities for recreation, 
the causes of vagrancy, crime and poverty; and shall recom¬ 
mend to the City Council appropriate ordinances for the prac¬ 
tical betterment of such conditions. 

Bureau of Information 

Director, Miss Valeria D. McDermott. 

Directs persons applying to Department for information or 
assistance to proper agency; furnishes information regarding 
civic and social agencies; endeavors to keep on file information 
concerning social surveys, studies or investigations completed or 
in progress in Chicago and to enlist the co-operation of social 
agencies by encouraging the registration of such information 
with the Bureau; edits Department Bulletins, and other publi¬ 
cations, collects statistical information and investigates cases 
of women committed to the House of Correction and secures 
assistance for their rehabiliation at time of release. 

Bureau of Gardens 

Operates model community garden and supplies information 
relating to gardening, soil preparation, seeds, planting, etc. 
Also supplies information to those desiring to secure garden 
sites; assists in organizing community garden clubs; conducts 
a Lecture Bureau where experts in gardening may be secured 
to address community and public gatherings interested in 
gardening. 

Civic Federation of Chicago 

108 S. LaSalle St., 

Tel., Main 3365. 

Sec., Douglas Sutherland. 

Estab. 1894. For local municipal improvement and better¬ 
ment of civic conditions; promotion of efficiency in the public 
service, and furtherance of wholesome legislation. Conducts 
educational campaigns and issues publications for the promotion 
of the above objects. Supported by contributions. 

Civil Service Reform Association of Chicago 

35 N. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Randolph 1752. 

Sec., R. E. Blackwood. 

Estab. 1882. To extend and improve the merit system in the 
civil service. Supported by membership. 

College Alumni Social Service Commission 

Sec., H. P. Williams. 

Room 1600, 19 S. La Salle St., 

Tel., Central 6789. ' 

Estab. 1912. To encourage and facilitate the voluntary par¬ 
ticipation of college trained men in social, civic and religious 
work in Chicago. 





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Committee on Public Affairs 

Chairman, Mrs. Frederick A. Dow. 

6438 University Ave. Tel., Midway 1559. 

Sec., Mrs. Helen K. Barber. 

1001 E. Marquette Road. Tel., Hyde Park 8073. 

Estab. 1914. An auxiliary of the Chicago Woman’s Club. Is 
a delegate body composed of representatives from a large num¬ 
ber of women’s organizations. Purpose is to promote efficiency 
in municipal administration through the intelligent participa¬ 
tion of women in the duties of citizenship. Delegates study 
activities of municipal governmental bodies and keep affiliated 
organizations informed regarding civic affairs. 


Community Center Conference of Chicago 

Pres.,"Wm. Bogan 
1225 Sedgwick St. 

Sec., Jacob J. Sampson. 

S9th St. and South Chicago Ave. Tel., South Chicago 1079. 

Estab. 1915. To advance the interests of the community 
center movement in Chicago. A club composed of directors' of 
parks, school and other community centers. Members hold 
meetings for exchange of information relating to their work. 
Membership dues, SI per year. Supported by membership. 

Cook County Real Estate Board 

111 W. Washington St., 

Tel., Franklin 4593. 

Manager, Miss Helen M. McCullough. 

Incorp. 1908. Primarily concerned with all matters pertain¬ 
ing to real estate and allied interests and also for civic better¬ 
ment. Has committees on public utilities, parks and schools, 
rivers and harbors, good roads, etc. 


Drama League of Chicago 

Pres., Mrs. Lyman A. Walton. 

5737 Woodlawn Ave., Tel., Hyde Park 2341. 

Sec., Perry B. Corneau. 

Lockport, Ill. 

EstaK 1910. To increase attendance at performances of plays 
i C com ^ittee deems worthy of support; also promotes 
the development of children s plays in the school and local dra¬ 
matic talent. Distributes lists of plays Dues, $2—$5 per year 
supported by dues and subscriptions. y 

Friends of Our Native Landscape 

Executive Officer, Jens Jensen. 

64 E. Van Buren St:, 

Tel., Harrison 3974. 

l? 1 - 3 ;, 7° secure and preserve for the people of to¬ 
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landscape types that existed in Illinois at the advent of the 
white man, and to encourage by means of pilgrimages the love 
of nature in the open. Lectures are given and excursions are 
conducted to places of natural beauty about Chicago. Sup¬ 
ported by annual dues. 

Greater Chicago Federation 

1152 N. Ashland Ave, 

Tel., Haymarket 3725. 

Sec., Tomaz F. Deuther. 

Estab. 1911. Is an alliance of improvement orgnizations 
throughout Chicago for the promotion and protection of busi¬ 
ness and residential interests. Seeks to secure improvement 
of transportation service, limitation on heights of buildings, 
etc. Membership dues, $10 per year. Supported by local busi¬ 
ness men and improvement associations. 

Home Preparedness League of Chicago 

Suite 500—6 N. Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Central 5185. 

Pres., Mrs. Lynden Evans. 

Sec., Mrs. James B. Herrick. 

Estab. 1917. Under auspices of the School of Domestic Arts 
and Science. To promote simplicity of living, elimination of 
waste and wise expenditure of money. Conducts lecture courses 
on thrift and conservation. Gives cooking lessons, demonstra¬ 
tions of canning by cold pack method, etc. Conferences held 
and personal advice given, when desired, by the' staff of the 
School of Domestic Arts and Science. Charges, small nominal 
fee for each lecture. Supported by School of Domestic Arts 
and Science, contributions and fees. 

Illinois Bankers Association 

208 S. LaSalle St., 

Tel., Wabash 2288. 

Sec., M. A. Graetinger. 

Estab. 1891. Civic activities as follows: Assists movements 
for better agriculture, better schools, better roads and other 
improvements in living conditions. Secures legislation for 
betterment of rural life. Supported by dues of affiliated banks. 

Illinois Committee on Social Legislation 

Pres., James H. Tufts, 

5551 University Ave. Tel., Hyde Park 3163. 

Sec., Eugene T. Lies. 

168 N. Michigan Ave. Tel., Majestic 7160. 

Estab. 1912. To secure the enactment of social legislation 
and to encourage the enforcement of laws and ordinances bear¬ 
ing upon social welfare. Supported by contributions from indi¬ 
viduals and affiliated organizations. 




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Industrial Club of Chicago 

Pres., Thomas E. Wilson. 

4100 S. Ashland Ave. Tel., Yards 4000. 

Sec., G. A. Ranney. 

606 S. Michigan Ave. Tel., Harrison 6200. 

Estab. 1905. To advance industrial and civic interests of the 
city. Activities consist of efforts to promote social legislation, 
public health, etc. 

Legislative Voters’ League of Illinois 

10 S. La Salle St., 

Tel, Franklin 3356. 

Sec, Ralph Ellis. 

Estab. 1901. To promote good government through the 
agency of the State Legislature: (1) by assisting the public to 
form a correct judgment concerning the work and character 
of the members of the legislature; (2) by aiding in the nom¬ 
ination and election of desirable legislators and in retaining 
their services as long as possible; (3) by furnishing the public 
and members of the legislature with exact information con¬ 
cerning the scope and purpose of proposed legislation. Non¬ 
partisan. Supported by contributions. 

Municipal Art League of Chicago 

Pres, Everett L. Millard, 

69 W. Washington St. Tel, Randolph 1458. 

Sec, Mrs. Wm. F. Young, 

5506 Rice St, Tel, Austin 851. 

Incorp. 1901. To promote civic art, the fine and industrial 
arts and to stimulate civic pride in the care and improvement 
of public and private property. Purchases annually works of 
art for Municipal Art Gallery. Furnishes speakers to clubs and 
schools. The Children’s Art Education Committee of the 
League maintains lectures at the Art Institute for children. 
Supported by membership dues. 

Municipal Voters’ League 

109 N. Dearborn St. 

Tel, Randolph 1143. 

Executive Sec, S. R. Watkins. 

Estab. 1896. To secure an honest and competent City Coun¬ 
cil. Issues reports on records of aldermanic candidates and 
makes recommendations. Supported by general membership. 

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 

Chicago Branch 

Pres, Hon. E. O. Brown, 

38 S. Dearborn St, Tel, Central 2150. 

Sec, A. K. Maynard, 

2559 S. Michigan Ave, Tel. Calumet 5696. 

Estab. 1910. To uplift the colored men and women of this 





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country by securing for them the full enjoyment of their 
rights as citizens, justice in all courts and equality of oppor¬ 
tunity everywhere. Supported by dues and subscriptions. 

National Fire Protection Association 

Chicago Chapter 

Chairman, John C. McDonnell, 

603 City Hall. 

Tel., Main 447. 

Estab. 1913. To reduce the loss of life and property caused 
by fire. Annual membership $6. Supported by dues. 

National Safety Council 

Suite 804, 208 S. LaSalle St., 

Tel., Harrison 5365. 

Gen. Mgr. and Sec., W. H. Cameron. 

Estab. 1913. To promote safety and all phases of accident 
prevention. Issues bulletins which give information regarding 
organization of accident prevention campaigns, safety com¬ 
mittees, inspection of dangerous places, promotion of co-opera¬ 
tive spirit in safety affairs among employes, and the making and 
distribution of illustrated safety posters. Supported by mem¬ 
bership dues. 

Polish Social Workers’ Club 

Pres., Stephen J. Napieralski, 

Desplaines, Ill. 

Sec., Thomas Skorupa. 

Diversey and Avers Ave. Tel., Albany 500. 

Estab. 1913. A club composed of Polish social workers who 
hold meetings to discuss methods of social service. Supported 
by membership dues. 

Public Education Association 

Pres., Allen B. Pond, 

64 E. VanBuren St., Tel. Harrison 2927. 

Sec., Glen Edwards, 

64 E. VanBuren St., Tel. Harrison 2927. 

Incorp. 1916. To secure and maintain the highest possible 
standard of public education in the City of Chicago. Studies 
Chicago schools, ascertains their needs and assists in meeting 
these needs. Annual membership dues $1 and up. Supported 
by dues and contributions. 

Public Safety Commission 

2838 S. Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Calumet 5900. 

Executive Sec., Wm. Burgess. 

Estab. 1913. To safeguard the public from accidents in public 
places by investigating causes of violent death, educating the 
public through schools, churches and literature, securing and 



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enforcing proper laws and regulations. Supported by subscrip¬ 
tions and aid from County Board of Cook County. 

Social Service Club 

Pres., John E. Ransom, 

1744 W. Harrison St., Tel. West 112. 

Sec., Dwight L. Akers, 

1514 E. 67th Place, Tel. Hyde Park 2874. 

Estab. 1903. A club of professional and volunteer social 
workers. Meetings held for the promotion of personal acquaint¬ 
ance and the discussion of subjects relating to social service. 
Membership dues SI per year. Supported by membership dues. 

Social Service Registration Bureau 

168 N. Michigan Ave. 

Tel., Randolph 5707. 

Registrar, Miss Helen M. Crittenden. 

Estab. 1909. Founded by the United Charities of Chicago. 
To promote co-operation and to prevent duplication in social 
service. Provides a clearing house which enables organizations 
and individuals interested in the same family to share in the 
experience and plans of others who have registered this fam¬ 
ily. Supported by contributions from organizations regularly 
using the Bureau. 


Woman’s Association of Commerce 

53 W. Jackson Blvd., 

Tel., Wabash 5394. 

Pres., Miss Florence King. * 

Estab. 1912. To advance educational and civic interests of 
women and to secure better legislation for working women. 
Through lectures and published reports of investigations, en¬ 
deavors to direct public attention toward business opportuni¬ 
ties and achievements of women, and practical measures for 
reducing the high cost of living. Supported by membership 


Women’s Church Federation 

120 W. Adams St., 

Tel., Randolph 4350. 

Executive Sec., Mrs. Charles H. Beckett. 

l 914 ' , I fJ cor P- 1917. To mobilize the forces of Protest¬ 
ant churches of the city; to build public opinion with reference 
to p ol ici es affectmg the moral welfare of the city; to outline 
n a ^n S pffp n l- and c ° ntlnuous campaign and to make such a cam- 
Cv i 1V -‘ • Co-operates through committees with philan- 

hni m C1 ™ or S anizat !°ns. Aims to function as a clear- 
hroih th OI f ?i the - r or S a niza.tions. Activities are conducted 
through the following committees: Legislative Moral Tem 

fea^TubUc Health nf % mati0n ; fW and Statistics^ 
lence, Public Health. Supported by dues and contributions. 



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Woman’s City Club 

116 S. Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Central 1310. 

Civic Director, Miss Amelia Sears. 

Estab. 1910. Incorp. 1911. To bring together women inter¬ 
ested in promoting the welfare of the city; to co-ordinate social 
and civic activities in which they are engaged; to extend a 
knowledge of public affairs; to aid in improving civic condi¬ 
tions. Local work conducted through ward organizations. Pub¬ 
lishes monthly Bulletin. Has committees on: Bathing Beaches 
and Public Comfort Stations, Central Municipal Citizenship, 
Child Welfare, City Waste, City Welfare Exhibit, Civil Service, 
Civic Extension, Charter, Clean Air and Transportation, Consti¬ 
tution, Council Proceedings, Foods and Markets, Parks and 
Playgrounds, Press Clippings, Police, Police Stations and Jails, 
Housing, Sanitation, Social Hygiene, Public Institutions, Public 
Safety, Sanitary District, Schools, Delegate—Vocational Guid¬ 
ance. Annual membership dues, $2. Supported by dues and 
contributions. 

World Alliance for Promoting International Friendship Through 
the Churches 

Chicago Office, 

116 S. Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Randolph 6150. 

Sec., Harold G. Townsend. 

Estab. 1915. To enlist the support of the churches in the 
effort to remove avoidable* causes of international controversies, 
to promote justice and good will between nations and to edu¬ 
cate public sentiment in favor of adopting arbitration. Sup¬ 
ported by subscriptions. 



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CORRECTIONAL AGENCIES 

TREATMENT OF DELINQUENTS 

Big Brothers Inc. 

Suite 53, 138 N. LaSalle St., 

Tel., Franklin 848. 

Field Sec., George A. Michell. 

Estab. 1914. Incorp. 1916. To assist needy boys, especially 
those who have appeared in the Boys’ Court and who have been 
discharged or placed on probation, who are homeless, desti¬ 
tute or in need of medical care. Boys are given lodging and 
food and assisted in finding employment. Supported by mem¬ 
bership dues and contributions. 

Big Sisters’ Association 

Pres., Mrs. J. E. Thorndyke, 

308 N. Waller Ave., Tel. Austin 1545. 

Rec. Sec., Miss Helen M. Bennett. 

4509 Oakenwald Ave. Tel., Kenwood 211. 

Estab. 1916. Under auspices of Roman Catholic Archdiocese 
of Chicago. To follow up and assist women and girls appearing 
in the Courts. Has a representative in attendance in the 
Courts. Non-sectarian. Supported by contributions and mem¬ 
bership. 

Bureau of Personal Service 

1800 Selden St., 

Tel., West 4980. 

Supt., Miss Minnie F. Low. 

Visits Jewish cases in correctional institutions, providing as¬ 
sistance at time of release by giving friendly counsel, securing 
employment and other assistance necessary to aid the delin¬ 
quent in rehabilitation. See Protective Agencies, page 168. 

Bureau of Social Service of Cook County 

County Jail Division 

Austin Ave. and N. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Social Investigator, Miss Kate Falconer. 

Investigates cases of persons under 21 years of age held to 
the Grand Jury. Presents to the Court at time of trial social 
history of defendants. Reports are also sent to~ officers of 
penal institutions where those convicted are committed. Se¬ 
cures assistance for individuals involved in those cases and re¬ 
lief for needy families of prisoners. Reg. Bur. 

States. Attorney’s Office Division 
Austin Ave. and N. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Social Service Secretary, Miss Laura Ebel. 

Investigates cases held to Grand Jury in which women and 
children are involved in sex crimes. Presents reports of in- 





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TREATMENT OF DELINQUENTS 


vestigations to Court officials. Secures assistance for individ¬ 
uals involved and relief for needy families of offenders com¬ 
mitted for these crimes. See Protective Agencies, page 168. 

Reg. Bur. 

Cathedral Shelter 

937 W. Randolph St., 

Tel., Monroe 1892. 

Supt., C. J. Balfe. 

Maintains a department for the rehabilitation of discharged 
prisoners. Provides lodging, secures employment and renders 
other friendly assistance. See Homes (Destitute), page 113. 

Central Howard Association 

R. 1245, 440 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Harrison Ml. 

Supt., F. Emory Lyon. 

Estab. 1900. To aid prisoners before and after release. Finds 
employment; procures working tools and clothes; furnishes 
other necessary relief until pay day. Also works for better 
correctional institutions and for preventative legislation. Sup¬ 
ported by contributions. Reg. Bur. 

Chicago and Cook County School for Boys 

22nd St. and Harlem Ave., Riverside, Ill. 

Tel., Lawndale 227. 

Supt., O. J. Milliken. 

Estab. 1916. To care for delinquent boys between the ages 
of 14 and 17 years committed by the Judge of the Juvenile 
Court. Gives grammar school course, manual training and 
agricultural training. Supported by appropriations from Cook 
County and the Chicago Board of Education. Capacity, 40 at 
present; 200 when completed. 

Chicago Home for Girls 

5024 Indiana Ave., 

Tel., Oakland 746. 

Supt., Miss Helen M. Stevens. 

Estab. 1865. A home for delinquent girls between the ages of 
10 and 18 years committed by the Courts or by guardians. 
Grammar school and industrial education is given. Board of 
Education supplies teachers. Supported by endowment, con¬ 
tributions and appropriations from City of Chicago. Capacity, 
100 . 

Chicago Parental School 

N. Central Park and Foster Aves., 

Tel., Monticello 6601. 

Supt., P. A. Mortenson. 

Estab. 1902. Under Chicago Board of Education. For the 






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CORRECTIONAL AGENCIES 


education and detention of truant boys between the ages of 
7 and 14 years committed by the Juvenile Court. Supported 
by Board of Education. Capacity, 320. 

Cook County Adult Probation Department 

1128 Court House, 

Tel., Franklin 3015. 

Chief Probation Officer, John W. Houston. 

Estab. 1911. Under Adult Probation Law, which was 
amended in 1915 and now applies to all first-class offenders 
where reformation seems probable, in the following cases: (1) 
Violation of a municipal ordinance, (2) or any criminal of¬ 
fense except murder, manslaughter, rape, kidnapping, willful 
and corrupt perjury or subornation of perjury, arson, larceny, 
and embezzlement where the amount taken or converted ex¬ 
ceeds $200 in value; incest, burglary of an inhabited dwelling 
house, conspiracy in any form, or any of the acts made an 
offense under the election laws of the State. 

Reg. Bur. 

Cook County Jail 

440 N. Dearborn St. 

Jailer, Will T. Davies. 

For the custody of all persons (males over 17 years and 
females over 18 years) awaiting trial in the courts and the 
serving out of sentences in cases of contempt and misdemean¬ 
ors, and confinement of persons on body executions. Supported 
by County appropriation. Capacity, 550. 

Florence Crittendon Anchorage 

2615 Indiana Ave., 

Tel., Calumet 1417. 

Matron, Miss Nettie A. Beppler. 

Estab. 1888. Provides a home and employment for unfor¬ 
tunate and erring girls and women. Gives hospital treatment 
when needed. Supported by contributions. Free. Capacitv 
22 - Reg. Bur. 

Holy Name Society 

Suite 810, 64 W. Randolph St., 

Tel., Randolph 3430. 

Pres., John R. Ford. 

Estab. 1917. Under Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago 
To bring back the erring boy and make him a suitable mem¬ 
ber of society. Works with Catholic boys appearing in the 
Courts and released from State correctional institutions Pro¬ 
vides legal aid, employment and temporary shelter. Has local 
organization with Big Brothers in every parish in the City of 
Chicago to whom complaints are referred. A representative of 
Society is in daily attendance in the Courts. 



TREATMENT OF DELINQUENTS 


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House of Correction 

California Ave. and 26th St., 

Tel., Lawndale 500. Visiting Hours: 9 A. M.—4 P. M. daily, 
except Sunday. 

Supt., Joseph Siman. 

Estab. 1871. For the custody of cases committed by Courts 
for violation of municipal ordinances and statutes classed as 
misdemeanors. Supported by City appropriation. Capacity, 
2300 men; 200 women. 

Sceleth Emergency Hospital. 

See Medical Aid (Hospitals—Emergency), page 153. 

House of the Good Shepherd 

1126 Grace St., 

Tel., Wellington 3434. 

Supt., Mother Mary. 

Estab. 1859. Under auspices of the Roman Catholic Sisters 
of the Good Shepherd. A home for the reformation and pro¬ 
tection of delinquent white girls and women between the ages 
of 10 and 50 years, committed by parents, guardians or Courts. 
Supported by contributions and by appropriations from City. 
Capacity, 500. 

House of Shelter for Women 

Establishment authorized by Chicago City Council in 1914. 
A bond issue for the support of this institution carried in 1915. 
To provide custodial care, treatment and occupation for young 
women committed by the Courts. Selection of site pending. 

Illinois Department of Public Welfare 

Division of Pardons and Paroles 

Springfield, Ill. 

Supt., Will Colvin. 

Investigates applications for pardons and makes recommen¬ 
dations to the Governor regarding these applications. Also 
administers the parole law. Supported by State appropria¬ 
tion. 

Chicago Offices 

Criminal Court Bldg., N. Dearborn and Austin Aves., 

Tel., Franklin 3000, Local 195. 

Parole Agent, C. M. Reed. 

Has supervision of cases paroled from Illinois State Reform¬ 
atory. 

922 County Building, N. Clark and Washington Sts. 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Parole Agent, William Christy. 

Has supervision of cases paroled from Illinois State Peni¬ 
tentiary. 





70 CORRECTIONAL AGENCIES 


Illinois State Penitentiary 

Joliet, Ill. 

W Under Illinois Department Public Welfare. For the custody 
of offenders committed for violation of statutes classed as 
felonies. Supported by State appropriation. 

Illinois State Reformatory 

Pontiac, Ill. 

Gen’l. Supt., W. C. Graves. . _ r 1f 

Estab. 1893. Under Illinois Department of Public Welfare. 
Has custody of juvenile offenders convicted of crime between 
the ages of 16 and 21, and adult offenders between the ages of 
21 and 26, who have never previously been in a reformatory 
or a penitentiary in this or other State. Training is given in 
common school and industrial branches. Supported by State 
appropriation. Capacity, 1200. 

Jewish Big Brothers 
Suite 1228, 7 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Randolph 1011. 

Director, L. Edward Lashman. 

Estab. 1915. Aids Jewish boys in correctional institutions 
before and after release. Secures employment and gives other 
necessary assistance. Makes statistical studies of Jewish in¬ 
mates of eleemosynary and penal institutions. See Protective 
Agencies, page 169. 

Juvenile Court 


Probation Department 
9th Floor, County Building 
Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Chief Probation Officer, Jos. L. Moss. 

State law provides that probation officers shall make pre¬ 
liminary investigations of cases to be called in the court; shall 
be present in court in order to represent the interests of the 
child when the case is heard; shall furnish to the court such 
information and assistance as the judge may require; and 
shall take charge of any child before and after hearing as may 
be directed by the court. 

Delinquent Boys’ Department 
9th Floor, County Bldg., 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Head, Mr. Jens Jorgensen. 

In charge of all delinquent boys on probation. 

Dependent Children’s Department 
9th Floor, County Bldg., 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Head, Mrs. Margaret Long. 

In charge of all cases of dependent children and delinquent 
girls on probation in their own homes. Reg. Bur. 

See Legal Agencies (Courts), page 124. 







TREATMENT OF DELINQUENTS 


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Juvenile Detention Home 

771 Gilpin Place, 

Tel., Monroe 3826. 

Supt., Mrs. June Purcell Guild. 

Estab. 1907. A home where children are kept temporarily 
awaiting action by the Juvenile Court. School is maintained 
by the Board of Education. Psychopathic laboratory of Juv¬ 
enile Court located here. Supported jointly by Cook County 
and City of Chicago. Capacity, 11Q. 

Parting of the Ways Home 

112 W. 22nd St., 

Tel., Calumet 3628. 

Supt., James J. Cleary. 

Renders friendly assistance to men released from the House 
of Correction. See Homes (Lodging Houses), page 115. 

St. Charles School for Boys 

St. Charles, Ill. 

Managing Officer, G. Charles Griffiths. 

Estab. 1804. Under Illinois Department of Public Welfare. 
State institution for custody and training of delinquent boys 
between ages of 10 and 17 years committed by Courts. Sup¬ 
ported by State appropriation. Capacity, 800. 

Salvation Army 

Prison Department 
669 S. State St., 

Tel., Harrison 5547. 

Col. Emil Marcussen, in charge. 

Purpose is to befriend prisoners and ex-prisoners. Activities 
within the walls include meetings for prisoners, visitation, 
friendly counsel and encouragement. Released prisoners are 
given general relief, shelter, employment and all possible aid 
in becoming established as useful citizens. Reg. Bur. 

Southern Illinois Penitentiary 

Menard, Ill. 

Warden, James A. White. 

Under Illinois Department of Public Welfare. For the cus¬ 
tody of offenders committed for violation of statutes classed 
as felonies. Supported by State appropriation. 

State Training School for Girls 

Geneva, Ill. 

Managing Officer, Dr. Clara Hayes. 

Estab. 1882. Under Illinois Department of Public Welfare. 
State institution for custody and training of delinquent girls 
between ages of 10 and 18 years committed by Courts. Girls 
may be kept in school until they are 21 years of age. Sup¬ 
ported by State appropriation. Capacity, 500. 



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CORRECTIONAL AGENCIES 


Volunteer Prison League 

1201 Washington Blvd., 

Tel., Haymarket 4270. 

Major M. A. Messlein in charge. 

Estab. 1896. A department of the Volunteers of America to 
befriend men while in prison and after release. Maintains 
Hope Hall, a home for discharged and paroled prisoners, helps 
to secure employment and renders other assistance until men 
become self-sustaining. Aids destitute families of men still in¬ 
carcerated. Supported by Mrs. Maud Ballington Booth. 

Welfare League 

Pres., Mrs. William F. Hoig, 

25 N. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Central 3816. 

Sec., Mrs. Athalie H. Unger, 

LaGrange, Ill. 

Estab. 1909 Incorp. 1911. For the rescue of unfortunate 
girls and preventive work among children. Secures homes 
and hospital care for unmarried mothers and helps them to 
become self-sustaining. Activities for children are friendly vis¬ 
iting, educational work, and summer outings. Supported by 
contributions. 

Woman’s Protective Association 

Pres., Miss Nellie Carlin, 

722 County Bldg., Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Sec., Mrs. Frederick Dale Wood, 

1322 Winona Ave., Tel., Sunnyside 2035. 

Estab. 1916. To follow cases of women offenders in the 
Municipal Courts, and to give protection, aid and friendly 
counsel. Maintains an emergency fund to provide temporary 
assistance transportation for girls who are returned to their 
homes in other cities, etc. Supported by dues and contribu¬ 
tions. 


REFORM OF CONDITIONS 

American Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology 

Chicago Office, 

Room 306, 31 W. Lake St., 

Tel., Randolph 4377. 

Managing Editor, Robert H. Gault. 

the development of modern, 

anrt tn H« e Ji h0dS °i ^* ahng Wlth delinquents and criminals, 
develop and improve methods of crime prevention 
Publishes monthly journal containing studies of criminal law 
and criminology. Supported by subscriptions. 



REFORM OF CONDITIONS 


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American Social Hygiene Association 

Central States Division 

Room 706, 116 S. Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Majestic 7765. 

Field Sec., H. E. Kleinschmidt, M. D. 

Incorp. 1913. To acquire and diffuse knowledge of principles 
and methods which promote social health; to advocate the 
highest standards of public and private morals; to repress 
commercialized vice; to organize the defense of the community 
thru educational, sanitary and legislative means, against the 
diseases of vice; to conduct, on request, inquiries into the 
present condition of prostitution and the venereal diseases in 
America; and to establish sympathetic and co-operative rela¬ 
tions between organizations for these or similar purposes. Sup¬ 
ported by contributions. 

Anti-Cigarette League of America 

108 S. La Salle St., 

Tel., Main 4659. 

Supt., Miss Lucy Page Gaston. 

Estab. 1899. To combat the cigarette evil and the use of 
tobacco in every form by boys. Activities include propa¬ 
ganda work, law enforcement and clinical treatment of smok¬ 
ers. Supported by contributions. 

Anti-Saloon League of Illinois 

Chicago Department, 

189 W. Madison St., 

Tel., Franklin 2987. 

Supt., E. J. Davis. 

Estab. 1897. To secure enabling legislation for the repres¬ 
sion and suppression of the liquor traffic in Illinois. Supported 
by membership dues, 

Anti-Vice League 

Suite 201, 108 N Dearborn St., 

Tel., Central 5377. 

Sec., W. V. Tyler. 

Incorp. 1916. To combat and discourage the use of, and 
traffic in, intoxicating liquors, drugs and other degenerating 
agencies tending to vice and crime. To protect children and 
adults from imposition and cruelty. To remedy criminal en¬ 
vironments by law enforcement. To furnish assistance to public 
prosecutors. Supported by endowment and subscriptions. 

Chicago Law and Order League 

19 S. La Salle St., 

Tel., Central 4585. 

Pres, Arthur Burrage Farwell. 

Estab. 1904. Incorp. 1906. To federate law enforcement or¬ 
ganizations for concerted action in enforcing laws and ordin- 




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CORRECTIONAL AGENCIES 


ances; to secure new and better legislation by religious and 
educational propaganda. Supported by voluntary contribu¬ 
tions. Keg ' ^ ur - 


Citizens’ League of Chicago 

155 N. Clark St., 

Tel., Central 799. 

Supt., Henry K. Grose. 

Estab. 1877. To enforce all laws prohibiting the sale of 
liquor to minors and drunkards. Prosecutes violations of these 
laws; assists families in obtaining judgments and settlements 
under Dram Shop Law. Works for the enforcement of pool 
room regulations. Supported by contributions. Reg. Bur. 

City of Chicago Department of Police 

Morals Division 
1002 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Second Deputy Supt., M. L. C. Funkhouser 

Has supervision of the strict enforcement of all laws and 
ordinances pertaining to all matters effecting public morals. 
Is charged with regulating theatres and public performances of 
all kinds. 


Board of Moving Picture Censors t 

1004 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Chief Censor, W. F. Willis. 

Examines moving picture films and issues permits for exhi¬ 
bition of all films shown in the City 


Committee of Fifteen 

10 S. La Salle St., 

Tel., Franklin 4440. 

Supt., Samuel P. Thrasher. 

Estab. 1911. Work is directed toward the suppression of 
commercialized vice by prosecuting panders, keepers and in¬ 
mates of houses of ill-fame and owners and agents who lease 
property for immoral purposes. Supported by contributions. 

Dry Chicago Federation 

112 N. La 1 Salle St., 

Tel., Franklin 3515. 

Supt., Phillip Yarrow. 

Estab. 1914. Incorp. 1915. To close the saloons of Chicago 
under the Illinois Local Option Law. Conducts educational 
propaganda concerning physical, economic and moral ravages 
caused by alcoholic drinks and promotes organization work to 
close saloons. Supported by contributions. 





REFORM OF CONDITIONS 


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Englewood Law and Order League 

Pres., Wm. E. Palmer, 

6640 Normal Blvd., Tel. Normal 127. 

Sec., John H. Lyle, 

6303 Harvard Are., Tel. Normal 6414. 

Estab. 1889. Incorp. 1897. Under auspices of the federated 
churches of Englewood. To secure enforcement of the law 
against all kinds of vice and crime. Activities are directed 
against illegal sale of liquor, disorderly hotels, vice resorts and 
gambling places. Free legal aid is given in worthy cases. Sup¬ 
ported by contributions. 

Hyde Park Protective Association 

19 S. La Salle St., 

Tel, Central 4585. 

Sec, Arthur Burrage Farwell. 

Estab. I860. Incorp. 1892. To maintain laws against the 
sale of liquors in prohibition districts of Hyde Park, uphold 
local option ordinances outside the prohibition districts in 
Hyde Park, and attack gambling and immoral conditions. 
Supported by voluntary contributions. 

Illinois Vigilance Association 

58 W. Washington St, 

Tel, Randolph 1563. 

Sec, Wirt W. Hallam. 

Estab. 1907. For the suppression of vice and the “white 
slave traffic.” Conducts educational propaganda regarding 
danger of vice and need of legislation; promotes law enforce¬ 
ment; secures relief for victims of vice. Supported by contri¬ 
butions. 

Illinois Woman’s Christian Temperance Union 

108 S. La Salle St, 

Tel, Main 4659. 

Supt, Miss Epha Marshall. 

Incorp. 1874. To overthrow the liquor traffic. Promotes 
temperance and moral legislation through educating public 
sentiment, increasing dry territory through the use of the 
woman’s ballot. Supported by membership dues. 

Juvenile Protective Association 

816 S. Halsted St, 

Tel, Monroe 5796. 

Supt, Miss Jessie F. Binford. 

Works to prevent conditions contributing to the delinquency 
of young people. Makes investigations of theatres, pool rooms, 
confectionery stores, saloons, cabarets and dance halls; prose¬ 
cutes violations of statutes and ordinances for the regulations 
of same; publishes reports of investigations and in other ways 
attempts to interest the public and secure co-operation in re¬ 
form measures. See Protective Agencies, page 169. 




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CORRECTIONAL AGENCIES 


Morals Commission of the City of Chicago 

710 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Sec., John P. Brushingham. 

Estab. 1914. To study causes and results of sex immorality. 
Makes investigations and publishes reports to be used as basis 
for remedial legislation. 

Red League 

Suite 706, 116 S. Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Majestic 7765. 

Executive Sec., Leonard Mulder. 

Incorp. 1916. Affiliated with the American Social Hygiene 
Association. To make scientific studies of veneral diseases and 
to do preventive work. Activities are chiefly educational. Sup¬ 
ported by contributions. 

Western Society for the Suppression of Vice 

Chicago Branch, 

Sec., D. F. Angier. 

325 Federal Bldg., 

Tel., Harrison 4700. 

Estab. 1877. To suppress circulation of obscene matter. 
Prosecutes violations of federal laws prohibiting circulation 
of obscene literature, pictures, etc. Supported by contributions. 

Young People’s Civic League 

189 W. Madison St., 

Tel., Main 992. 

Supt., Miss Mary F. Balcomb. 

Incorp. 1907. To provide a clearing house for the civic and 
temperance work of young people in the church organizations 
of Chicago. Work chiefly educational propaganda. Supported 
by contributions. 



EDUCATION 


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EDUCATION 


GENERAL 

Chicago Hebrew Institute 

1258 W. Taylor St., 

Tel., Haymarket 6400. 

Supt., Philip L. Seman. 

Estab. 1903. For the educational, social, civic and religious 
improvement of the neighborhood. Maintains night school for 
immigrants, library, lecture courses, Sunday concerts, gym¬ 
nasium, natatorium, open air school for children, kindergarten, 
vocational guidance facilities, clubs and classes covering broad 
scope, citizenship work, social investigations. Has 37 depart¬ 
ments. Supported by membership fees. 

Workers’ Institute 

920 S. Ashland Blvd., 

Tel., Seeley 4537. 

Supt., Samuel Holland. 

Estab. 1915. Incorp. 1916. To provide an educational, civic 
and social center for community. Activities include clubs, 
classes, university extension department, lectures, legal aid bu¬ 
reau and naturalization bureau. Supported by membership 
dues. 

Young Men’s Christian Association of Chicago 

19 S. LaSalle St., 

Tel., Central 6789. 

Gen. Sec., L. Wilbur Messer. 

Estab. 1858. To promote the physical, mental and spiritual 
welfare of young men. Maintains 27 departments, including 
the following activities: Day and evening schools giving gram¬ 
mar, high school and advanced courses; vocational training, 
lecture courses, gymnasiums, reading rooms, entertain¬ 
ments, clubs for men and boys covering broad scope, employ¬ 
ment bureau, resident clubs and restaurants, immigration work. 
Supported by endowments, fees and subscriptions. Charges, 
according to age and class of membership. 

Branches as Follows: 

Central Dept., 19 S. La Salle St., Central 6789. 

Division St. Dept.* 1621 W. Division St., Monroe 2271. 

Y. M. C. A. Hotel, 822 S. Wabash Ave., Harrison 5606. 

Hyde Park Dept., 1400 E. 53rd St., Hyde Park 2461. 

North Ave. Larrabee Boys’ Club, 1508 Larrabee St., Diversey 
2317. 

Sears, Roebuck Dept., 2310 Arthington St., Garfield 3800. 
Wabash Ave. Dept., 3762 Wabash Ave., Douglas 6620. 

West Side Dept., 1515 W. Monrore St., Haymarket 721. 

Wilson Ave., Dept., 1725 Wilson Ave., Edgewater 6406. 





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EDUCATION 


Chicago & Alton Ry. Dept., Glen Yards. 

C. & N. W. Ry. Dept., 367 N. Karlov Ave., Kedzie 14. 
Dearborn St. Ry. Dept., 920 S. State St, Wabash 6497. 

Grand Trunk Ry. Dept, 3508 W. 51st St, Prospect 2319. 
Pennsylvania.' Lines Ry. Dept, 2123 W. 58th St, Prospect 3853. 
Austin Community Dept, 555 N. Parkside Ave, Austin 1378. 
South Chicago Community Dept, 9113 Commercial Ave, S. 
Chicago 1686. 



IMMIGRANT 

See Also Social Settlements, and Centers 


Armenian Colonial Association 

837 N. LaSalle St, 

Tel, Superior 3259. 

Supt, D. A. Dikijian. 

Estab. 1912. To help Armenian immigrants to secure em¬ 
ployment, prepare them for American citizenship and protect 
them from fraudulent agencies. Free. Supported by member¬ 
ship dues. 

Chicago Hebrew Institute 

1258 W. Taylor St, 

Tel, Haymarket 6400. 

Maintains night school for immigrants. Open seven nights 
a week, except special holidays, during the entire year. Course 
covers eight grades of public school work. See Education 
(General), page 77. 

Immigrants’ Protective League 

1140 S. Michigan Ave, 

Tel, Harrison 6576. 

Supt, Miss Helen Campbell. 

Conducts classes in English for foreigners and endeavors to 
stimulate public interest in the education of immigrants. See 
Protective Agencies, page 169. Reg. Bur. 

Japanese Christian Association 

926 E. 42nd Place, 

Tel, Drexel 3903. 

Supt, M. S. Tani. 

Estab. 1906. To carry on educational, charitable and philan¬ 
thropic work among Japanese. Prepares members for citizen¬ 
ship and secures employment for them free of charge. 

Polish Educational Aid Society 

Pres, T. M. Helinski. 

1201 Milwaukee Ave, 

Tel, Monroe 5000. 

o Pr ~?.?t e ™ h ^ her education of Polish boys and girls of ability. 
See Child Welfare (General), page 33. 


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IMMIGRANT 


79 


Polish Self Help League 

1135 W. Chicago Ave., 

Tel., Monroe 1954. 

Supt., M. K. Kaczmarek. 

Estab. 1912. A Chicago branch of national organization. 
To educate Poles in trades. Assists in obtaining employment 
and promotes colonization upon farms. Instruction given in 
operating moving picture machines and in electrical engineer 
and machinist trades. A nominal charge to those able to pay 
Supported by contributions of members. 

Serbian National Club 

Pres., John R. Palendech, 

318 S. Canal St., 

Tel., Wabash 5396. 

Estab. 1913. To aid in preparing aliens for citizenship. Main¬ 
tains classes for immigrants; assists them in securing naturali¬ 
zation papers. Through socials, interests Americans in Serbia. 

United Lithuanian Society of Chicago 

Club Rooms, 3001 S. Halsted St. 

Librarian, Vincent Miceita. 

Pres., Kasimir P. Gugis, 

127 N. Dearborn St., Tel., Central 4411. 

Estab. 1913. For the social, educational and political better¬ 
ment of Lithuanians. Maintains day and evening school and 
free library for Lithuanians unfamiliar with the English lan¬ 
guage. Supported by memberships and contributions. 

Young Men’s Christian Association of Chicago 

Immigration Department 
19 S. La Salle St., 

Tel., Central 6789. 

Executive Sec., Abraham Bowers. 

Estab. 1909. Renders service for arriving immigrants, at de¬ 
pots and at office of department. Provides free employment 
service intended for those in America less than six months 
Conducts free educational courses. Makes surveys. Promotes 
community movements and assists aliens in acquiring citizen¬ 
ship. See Education (General), page 77. 

INDUSTRIAL 

Association of Practical Housekeeping Centers 

813 Forquer St. 

4748 Bishop St. Hours: 9 A. M.—9 P. M. 

Supt., Miss Adela Barrett. 

Estab. 1909. To teach women, girls and children home mak¬ 
ing. Training given in general housework, domestic science and 
marketing. Friendly visiting in the homes. Supported by dues 
and contributions. 




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EDUCATION 





Chicago Board of Education 

Prevocational Classes and Industrial Course Schools 
7 S. Dearborn St., Tel., Central 3981. 

Director, Special Schools, Dr. Frank G. Brunner. 

Prevocational Classes 
(For Boys of 6th, 7th, and 8th Grades.) 

Harrison Tech. High—2850—24th St. Blvd., near 29th St. 
Lane Tech. High—Division and Sedgwick Sts. 

Tilden High—645 W. 47th PI., near Union Ave. 

Flower Tech. High—6059 Wabash Ave., near 61st St., (for girls). 

Industrial Course Schools 
(For all pupils of 6th, 7th and 8th Grades.) 

Altgeld—W. 71st and Loomis Sts. 

Bryant—S. Kedvale Ave. and 14th Sts. 

Burr—Wabansia Ave., bet. N. Ashland and N. Marshfield Aves. 
Coonley—Belle Plaine Ave. and N. Leavitt St. 

Copernicus—Throop and West 60th Sts. 

Corkery—S. Kildare Ave. and W. 25th St. 

Darwin—Edgewood and Albany Aves. 

Farragut—S. Spaulding Ave. and W. 24th St. 

Foster—S. Union Ave. and O’Brien St. 

Franklin—Goethe St., bet Wells and Sedgwick Sts. 

Gladstone—Robey St. and Washburne Ave. 

Haines Practice—W. 23rd Place, bet. Princeton and Wentworth 
Aves. 

Hendricks—W. 43rd St. and Shields Ave. 

Holden—W. 31st and Loomis Sts. 

Jackson—Sholto and Damon Sts. 

Jenner—Oak and Milton Sts. 

Jungman—Loeffler Ct. and W. 18th St. 

Libby—Loomis and W. 53rd Sts. 

McCosh—Champlain Ave, bet. E. 65th and E. 66th Sts. 
Sabin—Hirsch St, Irving Ave. and N. Leavitt St 
Smyth-\W 13th St bet. Blue Island. Ave. and Miiler St. 

Von Humboldt—N. Rockwell and Hirsch Sts 
Walsh—W. 20th and S. Peoria Sts. 

Wentworth—S. Sangamon and W. 70th Sts. 

Chase House Trade School for Girls 

543 W. 43rd St, 

Tel, Drover 267. Hours: 8 A. M.—4 P M 
Supervisor, Mrs. Celia Boon. 

Estab. 1915 To instruct girls in sewing and dress-makine 
and prepare them for employment in the trades. Girls must 
be over 14 years of age and are paid $2 per week while at¬ 
tending the school. Average attendance, 35. Supported bv 

page°22! armentS ^ ^ thC School ‘ See 




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Chicago Junior College 

Walhalla, Mason Co., Mich. 

Chicago Office, 

1528 Masonic Temple, 159 N. State St., 

Tel., Central 8969. 

Supt., F. W. Lindenau. 

Estab. 1913. As a farm school for normal Chicago Jewish 
and Protestant boys between the ages of 6 and 14 years. Instruc¬ 
tion given in English, manual training, agriculture and civics 
through self-government. Boy§ contribute to their support by 
helping with the work of farm and home. Boys organized into 
independent family groups. Supported by tuition, fees and 
contributions. 

Home-Training School 

816 Newport Ave., 

Director, Mrs. Farnum. 

Estab. 1916. Under auspices of Philanthropy Department 
of Chicago Woman’s Club, Mrs. H. P. Young, Chairman. To 
train young girls in home making and help them to become 
self-supporting. Girls remain in the home during entire course 
of training. Capacity, 6. 

Hull-House Trade School 

800 S. Halsted St., 

Tel., Monroe 3422. 

Supt., Mrs. Hugh O’Donnell. 

Conducts classes in dressmaking and plain sewing, preparing 
girls for employment in trades. Application for admission 
should be made to Miss Ann Davis, Vocational Bureau, Jones 
School, Harrison St.'and Plymouth Ct. See Social Settlements, 
page 227. 

Jewish Training School of Chicago 

554 West Twelfth St., 

Tel., Canal 2520. 

Supt. and Prin., Joseph L. Bache. 

Incorp. 1889. To provide elementary and academic education. 
Instruction given in manual training, domestic science, physical 
culture, music, art, sewing and kindergarten work. Maintains 
open air room for children and a circulating library. Age limit, 
6 to 14 years. Free. Supported by endowment and Associated 
Jewish Charities. 

Mary Crane Day Nursery and Training School 

818 Gilpin Place, 

Tel., Monroe 6231. 

Supt., Miss Myrn Brockett. 

Trains mothers in domestic science, sewing and laundry 
work. Prepares for employment as mothers’ helpers, girls be¬ 
tween the ages of 13 and 16. Girls receive $1.50 per week while 




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82 


under instruction. Assistance given in securing employment. 
See Child Welfare (Day Nurseries), page 36. Reg. Bur. 

School of Domestic Arts and Science 

6 N. Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Central 5185. 

Director, Miss Lillian A. Kemp. 

Incorp. 1901. Offers training in the application of art and 
science to the household. Courses planned to meet the needs 
of those wishing training in the varied subjects of household 
science and art for home use, and those who wish to become 
workers in the trade of professional world as dieticians, house¬ 
keepers, matrons, lunch room managers, cooks, waitresses, 
seamstresses, milliners and dressmakers. Tuition varies accord¬ 
ing to course. Supported by tuition fees, endowment. A 
limited number of scholarships and donations. 

University of Chicago Settlement Trade School 

4630 Gross Ave., 

Tel., Yards 596. 

Teacher in charge, Miss Erna Schnoor. 

Conducts classes in dressmaking, plain sewing and domestic 
science, preparing girls for employment and trades. Girls fin¬ 
ishing course of instruction are assisted in securing employment. 
See Social Settlements, page 230. 

DEFECTIVES AND HANDICAPPED, 

Backward and Subnormal 
Chicago Board of Education 

Centers for Backward and Subnormal Children 

7 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Central 3981. 

Director, Special Schools, Dr. Frank G. Bruner. 

Maintains rooms in the following schools: 

Adams—Townsend St., bet. Chicago Ave. and Locust St. 
Armstrong—7050 N. Pingree St. 

Beedler—3151 Walnut St. 

Belding—N. Tripp and Cullom Aves. 

Bismarck—N. Central Park and McLean Ave. 

Blaine—3808 Southport Ave. 

Burnside—650 E. 91st Place. 

Burr—Wabansia Ave., bet. N. Ashland and N. Marshfield Aves 
Cameron—1236 Monticello Ave. 

Columbus—Augusta St., bet. Hoyne Ave. and Leavitt St 
Cooper—W. 19th St, bet. Ashland Ave. and Paulina St ' 
Copernicus—Throop and W. 60th Sts. 

Curtis—50 E. 115th St, near State St. 

Darwin—2314 N. Albany Ave. 

Doolittle—-E 35th St., bet. Cottage Grove and Rhodes Aves. 
Dore—758 W. Harrison St. 

Drummond—1845 Cortland St. 




DEFECTIVES AND HANDICAPPED 


83 


Farragut—S. Spaulding Ave. and W. 24th St. 

Farren—S. Wabash Ave. and 51st St. 

Franklin—Goethe St., bet. Wells and Sedgwick Sts. 

Gallistel—E. 104th St. and Ewing Ave. 

Gary—W. 30th St. and Lawndale Ave. 

Gladstone—Robey St. and Washburne Ave. 

Haines Practice—231 W. 23rd Place. 

Hamline—Bishop and West 48th Sts. 

Hayes—258 N. Leavitt St. 

Herzl—1433 S. Ridgeway Ave. 

Holden—W. 31st and Loomis Sts. 

Howe—720 Lorel Ave. 

Jahn—N. Lincoln St. and Belmont Ave. 

Jirka—W. 17th St., bet. Loomis and Laflin Sts. 

Kirshaw—Union Ave., bet. W. 64th and W. 65th Sts. 

King—W. Harrison St., bet. S. Western and S. Campbell Aves. 
Komensky—1923 S. Throop St. 

La Fayette—Augusta St. and Washtenaw Ave. 

La Salle—Hammond and Eugenie Sts. 

Linnen—Sacramento Ave., bet. School St. and Belmont Ave. 
Longfellow—1901 W. 35th St. 

Madison—7433 Dorchester Ave. 

McClellan—3527 Wallace St. 

McCormick—2712 S. Sawyer Ave. 

Moos—California Ave,. bet. Wabansia and Bloomingdale Road. 
Morris—Barry and Wilton Aves. 

Moseley—Michigan Ave. and E. 24th St. 

Motley—N. Ada St. and W. Chicago Ave. 

Park Manor Branch—Langley Ave. and E. 74th St. 

Pickard—2105 Oakley Blvd. 

Pulaski—2030 N. Leavitt St. 

Ray—5631 Kimbark Ave. 

Raymond—3633 S. Wabash Ave. 

Scanlan—11725 S. Perry 'Ave. 

Schiller—Vedder St., bet. N. Halsted and Larrabee Sts. 
Seward—W. 46th St. and Hermitage Ave. 

Sheridan—W. 27th and Wallace Sts. 

Shields—4250 S. Rockwell St. 

Smyth—W. 13th St., bet. Blue Island Ave. and Miller St. 
Sumner—S. Kildare Ave. and Colorado Ave. 

Talcott—W. Ohio and Lincoln Sts. 

Thorp, J. N.—Burley Ave. and E. S9th St. 

Von Humboldt—N. Rockwell and Hirsch Sts. 

Wadsworth—6420 University Ave. 

Walsh—W. 20th, and S. Peoria Sts. 

Washburne—655 W. 14th St. 

Washington—N. Morgan St. and Grand Ave. 

Waters—2519 Wilson Ave. 

Wells—N. Ashland Ave., near Augusta St, 

Willard—4901 St. Lawrence Ave. 

Yale—7010 Yale Ave. 



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EDUCATION 


Blind 


Chicago Board of Education 

Public School Centers for Blind Children 
7 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Central 3981. 

Director, Special Schools, Dr. Frank G. Brunner. 

Provides special training for blind children. Furnishes car 
fare for pupils and their attendants. Each center is furnished 
with Braille equipment. Centers are as follows: 

Ericson School—W. Harrison St., bet. Sacramento Blvd. and 
S. Francisco Ave. 

Felsenthal School—Calumet Ave. and E. 41st St. 

Jahn School—N. Lincoln St., near Belmont Ave. 

Marsh—E. 98th St. and Exchange Ave. 

Phillips High—39th St., bet. Prairie and Forest Aves. 

• Waller High—Orchard and Center Sts. 

Room in Children’s Ward—Cook County Hospital—Wood and 
Harrison Sts. 

Chicago Lighthouse 

3323 W. 22nd St., 

Pres., Mrs. C. Todd Hood, 

2959 Washington Blvd., 

Tel., Kedzie 472. 

Estab. 1906. Incorp. 1910. Under auspices of Improvement 
Association for the Blind. To train, secure employment for 
and assist the blind. Classes in handicraft, domestic science 
and music. 

Illinois Department of Public Welfare 

Division of Visitation of Adult Blind. 

Managing Officer, Charles E. Comstock. 

4348 Champlain Ave., 

Tel., Drexel 361. 

Estab. 1911. To visit the adult blind in their homes and in¬ 
struct them in textile, industrial and domestic arts. Subjects 
taught: reading Moon type, reading and writing Braille, em¬ 
bossed shorthand, operating dictating machine and typewriter, 
reed and raffia work, sewing, weaving, knitting, crocheting, 
broom-making, and tuning and repairing of pianos. Supported 
by State appropriation. 

Illinois School for the Blind 

658 E. State St., 

Jacksonville, Ill. 

Supt., R. W. Woolston. 

Estab. 1848. Under Illinois Department of Public Welfare. 
To provide educatiop and training for blind persons of school 
age who cannot attend a public school. Capacity, 225. 







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Xavier Braille Publication Society for the Blind 

4557 Drover St., 

Tel., Edgewater 6605. 

Sec., E. J. Nolan. 

Estab. 1909. Under Roman Catholic auspices. For the pub¬ 
lication and distribution of Catholic literature. in embossed 
type among the blind; also has free circulating library of Cath¬ 
olic publications in American Braille. Supported by sub¬ 
scriptions. 

Cripples 

Chicago Board of Education 

Public School Centers for Crippled Children. 

7 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Central 3981. 

Director, Special Schools, Dr. Frank G. Brunner. 

Provides special training for crippled children. Admitted 
upon physical examination by school physician and mental 
tests of Child Study Department. Transportation in busses fur¬ 
nished by Board of Education; also necessary surgical dressing 
and medicine. Board of Health provides nurses two hours each 
day to attend the children. Centers as follows: 

Fallon—4174 Wallace St. 

Spalding—1623 W. Park Ave. 

Deaf 

Chicago Board of Education 

Public School Centers for Deaf Children. 

7 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Central 3981. 

Director, Special Schools, Dr. Frank G. Brunner. 

Provides special training for deaf children. Furnishes car 
fare for pupils and their attendants. Centers are as follows: 
Bell—Grace St. and Claremont Ave. 

Delano—Wilcox St. and Crawford Ave. 

Kozminski—E. 54th St. and Ingleside Ave. 

Parker Practice—W 68th St. and Stewart Ave. 

Ephpheta School for the Deaf 

3100 N. Crawford Ave., 

Tel., Monticello 92. 

Supt., Miss Ada Potts. 

Estab. 1884. Under Roman Catholic auspices. For the edu¬ 
cation of the deaf, for whom it serves as a social center. Non¬ 
sectarian. Supported by contributions, fees and sales. 

Illinois School for the Deaf 

Jacksonville, Ill. 

Supt., Charles P. Gillette. 

Estab. 1846. Under Illinois Department of Public Welfare. 
To educate and train deaf boys and girls of the State between 
the ages of 17 and 21. Capacity, 500. 



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EDUCATION 


Epileptics 

Chicago Board of Education 

Public School Centers for Epileptics. 

7 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Central 3981. 

Director, Special Schools, Dr. Frank G. Brunner. 

Provides special care and training for epileptic children. 
Furnishes car fare for pupils and their attendants. Centers 
are as follows: 

Jahn—3149 N. Lincoln St. 

Mark Sheridan—533 W. 27th St. 

Washington—1000 Grand Ave. 


Hard of Hearing 

Chicago Board of Education 

Night Schools for Hard of Hearing. 

7 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Central 3981. 

Dist. Supt., Wm. M. Roberts. 

Provides special instruction in lip reading for hard of hearing 
adults. Classes held, beginning Sept. 26th, 1917, on Monday, 
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 7 to 9 P. M., in the 
following schools: 

Austin High—5417 Fulton St. 

Burr—Wabansia Ave., bet. N. Ashland and N. Marshfield Aves. 
Englewood High—Stewart Ave and 62nd St. 

Phillips High—E. 39th St., bet. Prairie and Forest Ave. 

Waller High—Orchard and Center Sts. 

Wells—N. Ashland Ave., near Augusta St. 

Chicago League for the Hard of Hearing 

101 Auditorium Bldg., 

Tel., Wabash 8906. 

Field Sec., Miss Margaret Herdman. 

Encourages the study of lip reading by education and propa¬ 
ganda. Free lip reading practice classes held at League room 
Tuesday at 3 P. M., and Friday at 3 P. M-. and 8 P. M. See 
Social Settlement and Centers, page 224. Reg. Bur. 

Chicago School of Lip Reading 

102 Auditorium Bldg., 431 S. Wabash Ave. 

Tel., Wabash 4945. 

Prin., Miss Gertrude Torrey. 

Estab. 1912. A private school of instruction in lip reading 
for the adult deaf. Charges $70 for course of 35 lessons. 







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87 


PUBLIC SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK 
Art Institute of Chicago 

Michigan Ave. and Adams St., 

Tel., Central 7080. 

Acting Director, Geo. W. Eggers - . 

Loans collections of pictures for use in public schools. Pic¬ 
tures placed in care of the Chicago Public School Art Society. 
See Education (Labraries and Museums), page 90. 

Chicago Association of Commerce 

Civic Industrial Committee. 

10 S. LaSalle St., 

Tel,, Main 4808. 

Director, R. B. Beach. 

Organizes civic industrial clubs in high schools to collect 
information regarding civic and industrial conditions in Chi¬ 
cago; conducts trips to local industries, and promotes other 
constructive work. See Civic Betterment, page 54. 

Chicago Board of Education 

7 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Central 3981. 

Supt., John D. Shoop. 

Conducts various departments and activities of a social 
service character: 

Bureau of Compulsory Education—See Child Welfare—General, 
page 31. 

Child Study and Educational Research—See Medical Aid— 
•Psychopathic Institutes, page 163. 

Community Centers—See Social Settlements and Centers, page 
231. 

Defectives and Subnormals—See Education—Defectives and 
Handicapped, page 82. 

Employment Certificate Office—See Employment—Industrial 
Welfare, page 97. 

Open Air Rooms—See Medical Aid—Tubeculosis, page 165. 
Prevocational Classes—See Education—Industrial, page 80. 
School Lunches—See Relief, page 203. 

Vocational Bureau—See Employment (Private Agencies), page 

100 . 

Chicago Public School Art Society 

Pres., Mrs. John Buckingham, 

Winnetka, Ill. 

Estab. 1894. For placing works of art in the public schools. 
Art Institute loan collection is entrusted to the care of the 
society. Municipal collection placed at the request of the 
Board in the public schools; arranges Gallery tours for the 
school children at the Art Institute; co-operates with social 
centers in an effort to make them more attractive. Board 
meetings held at the Art Institute on the fourth Friday of each 
month. Supported by dues and gifts. 



EDUCATION 


88 


Chicago Public Library 

High School Branches 

Michigan Ave. and Washington St., 

Tel., Central 5822. 

Acting Librarian, Carl B. Roden. 

Branch libraries maintained in quarters provided and 
equipped in high schools by the Board of Education. Books 
and staff supplied by the Public Library. Primarily for the 
faculty and student body. High School Libraries are as follows: 
Austin High School—200 N. Lotos Ave. 

Englewood High School—6220 S. Stewart Ave. 

Harrison Technical High School—2850 24th St. Blvd. 

Lake View High School—4015 N. Ashland Ave. 

John Marshall High School—3250 W. Adams St. 

Nicholas Senn High School—5900 N. Glenwood Ave. 

Elizabeth McCormick Memorial Fund 

315 Plymouth Ct., 

Tel., Harrison 7885. 

Acting Director, Miss Mary E. Murphy. 

Co-operates with Board of Education in conducting open-ail 
schools for anaemic, under-nourished and tuberculous children 
Conducts propaganda for starting similar schools in other cities 
See Child Welfare (General Agencies), page 32. 

N. W. Harris Public School Extension of Field Museum oi 
Natural History 

Jackson Park, 

Tel., Hyde Park 380. 

Curator, S. C. Simms. 

Estab. 1913. Under N. W. Harris fund. To extend educa 
tional advantages of the museum to the school children by 
maintaining traveling collections of natural history and 
economic material installed in compact form for illustrating 
studies. Collections distributed by museum automobiles and 
may be retained at school for a period of three weeks. See 
Libraries and Museums, page 94. 

Outing Association for Crippled Children 

Pres., Mrs. F. L. Haskel. 

4917 Sheridan Road, 

Tel., Edgewater 4336. 

Provides general aid to children attending the Spalding 
School for crippled children. See Recreation (Outings), page 200. 

School Children’s Aid Society 

School Supply Bldg., 821 S. Robey St., 

Tel., Central 3981. 

Supt., Miss Ella Goodman. 

Distributes clothing free to the poor children of public 
schools. See Relief, page 212. Reg. Bur. 





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89 


Visiting Teacher 

Haines Practice, 231 W. 23rd PI 
Tel., Calumet 3373. 

Visiting Teacher, Miss M. L. Tyffe. 

Estab. 1916. Under auspices of the Chicago Woman’s Club 
in co-operation with Chicago Board of Education. “To bring 
into closer co-operation the school and the family in the in¬ 
terest of the child, so that through an extended knowledge of 
home conditions the backward and difficult may be more ef¬ 
fectively dealt with in the class room.” Reg. Bur. 

Vocational Supervision League 

Pres., Mrs. George H. Mead, 

1537 E. 60th St. Tel., Hyde Park 936. 

Vice Pres., Mrs. Addison Moore, 

5744 Blackstone Ave. Tel., Midway 5199. 

Estab. 1911. Under the auspices of the Chicago Woman’s 
Club, Woman’s City Club and Association of Collegiate Alum¬ 
nae. To supervise and assist children of working age. Co¬ 
operates with Vocational Bureau of the Board of Education 
in supplying social worker to study and develop opportunities 
and employment for handicapped children, and in providing 
scholarships for children between the ages of 14 and 16 years. 
Supported by dues and contributions. 


TRAINING FOR SOCIAL SERVICE 

Chicago School of Civics and Philanthropy 

2559 S. Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Calumet 5696. 

Pres., Dr. Graham Taylor. 

Estab. 1903. To promote through instruction, investigation 
and publication the efficiency of civic, philanthropic and social 
work, and the improvement of living and working conditions. 
General Training in Social Work. Maintains Department of 
Social Investigation. Special Courses for Playground Workers 
and for Public Health Nurses. Two years’ curriculum; evening 
school; summer school. Issues Year Book and quarterly pub¬ 
lications. Special library on social and civic subjects. Sup¬ 
ported by endowment and tuition fees. 

Loyola University School of Sociology 

Sixth Floor, 155 N. Clark St., 

Tel., Central 2883. 

Dean, Rev. Frederic Siedenburg, S. J. 

Sec., James Fitzgerald. 

Estab. 1914. To give courses in principles of sociology and 
practical courses in civics and social economy. Two years’ 
curriculum. Has library on sociological subjects. Tuition, $60 
per year; $12 for course of 54 lectures. 




90 EDUCATION 


Salvation Army Men’s Training College 

1230 W. Adams St., 

Tel., Monroe 4750. 

Brigadier George H. Davis in charge. 

Estab. 1890. To train officers for the social relief and spir¬ 
itual work of the Salvation Army. Free. Capacity, 30. 

Salvation Army Women’s Training College 

116 S. Ashland Blvd., 

Tel., Seeley 3821. 

Brigadier George H. Davis in charge. 

Estab. 1890. To train officers for the social relief and spiritual 
work of the Salvation Army. Free. Capacity, 30. 

University of Chicago (College of Commerce and Administra 
tion) 

Midway Plaisance, 

Tel., Midway 800. 

Dean, L. C. Marshall. 

Estab. 1915. To give special courses in principles of sociology, 
civics and social economy. Prepares students for professional 
social work. 

Young Men’s Christian Association College 

5315 Drexel Ave., 

Tel,. Midway, 8910. 

Pres., Frank H. Burt, LL. D. 

Estab. 1884. For the training of employed officers of the 
Young Men’s Christian Associations. The college has five de¬ 
partments of schools: The School of Association Administra¬ 
tion, School of Physical Education, School of Boys’ Work, 
School of Railroad Work, School of Country Work. Conducts 
summer school at Lake Geneva, Wis. Tuition fee, $40 pei 
term. Supported by tuition fees and subscriptions. 


LIBRARIES AND MUSEUMS 

Art Institute of Chicago 

Michigan Ave. and Adams St., 

Tel., Central 7080. 

Pres., Charles L. Hutchinson. 

Incorp., 1879. For the “founding and maintenance of schools 
of art and design, the formation and exhibition of collections 
of objects of art, and the cultivation and extension of the art 
of design by appropriate means.” Open to the public 
every day from 9 A. M. to 6 P. M„ Sundays 12:15 to 10 P. M. 
Admission free to members and their families at all times, and 
free to the public on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and 
legal holidays. Other days entrance fee is 25c. 




LIBRARIES AND MUSEUMS 


91 


The Chicago Academy of Sciences 

Lincoln Park, opposite Center St., 

Asst. Sec., Chas. T. Hills. 

A museum ofl natural history. Open daily from 9 a. m. to 5 
p. m. Sunday, 1 to 5 p. m. Admission free. 

Children's Science Library 

A special collection of books for children on natural history, 
including plants, animals, astronomy, geography and industries. 
Individual guidance in the proper use of nature study books 
given children by librarian. Reading room open 9 a. m. to 5 p. 
m. each week day. 

Chicago Historical Society Library 

Dearborn Ave. and W. Ontario St. 

Tel., Superior 401. 

Librarian, Carolina E. Mcllvaine. 

A repository of matter relating to the history and archaeolo¬ 
gy of the northwest, particularly of Chicago, comprising 50,000 
volumes, an extensive collection of pamphlets and manuscripts, 
maps, views, etc., illustrative of the development of Illinois and 
the Central West. Library, museum and portrait gallery are 
open free to the public from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. on week days. 

Chicago Law Institute Library 

1025 County Bldg., 

Tel., Main 4301. 

Librarian, W. H. Holden. 

Estab. 1857. As a central law library for the special use of 
members. Supported by voluntary assessment of members 
each year. May be consulted by the public. 

Chicago Public Library 

Michigan Ave. and Washington St., 

Tel., Central 5822. 

Acting Librarian, Carl B. Roden. 

The Chicago Public Library is a free public institution estab¬ 
lished under the Illinois Library Law of 1872. The right of 
drawing books from the public library belongs to all who re¬ 
side in the City of Chicago, and also to those who make their 
homes in the suburbs within the limits of Cook County and 
are regularly employed in the city. 

Department and Hours 

Circulating, Open Shelf and Registry Departments, third 
floor. Open 9 A. M. to 3 P. M. Closed on Sunday. 

Reference Room and Public Card Catalogue, fourth floor. 
Open 9 A. M. to 10 P. M. Sundays and holidays, 9 A. M. to 
6 P. M. • 

Thomas Hughes Room for young people, fourth floor. Open 
9 A. M. to 6:30 P. M. Closed on Sundays. 

Arts and Crafts and Music Room, fifth floor. Open 9 A. M. 
to 5:30 P. M. Closed on Sunday. 



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EDUCATION 


Study Room for Women, fourth floor. Open 9 A. M. to 5:30 
P. M. Closed on Sunday and during August. 

Patents and Bound Newspapers Room, first floor, Randolph 
Street entrance. Open 9 A. M. to 5:30 P. M. Closed on 
Sunday. 

Civics Room, first floor, Randolph Street entrance. Open 
9 A. M. to 10 P. M. Closed on Sunday. 

Reading Room * for current magazines and newspapers, 
fourth floor, Randolph street entrance. Open 9 A. M. to 10 
P. M. Sundays and holidays, 9 A. M. to 6 P. M. 

Books for the Blind. 1,616 volumes for the blind, two 
monthly magazines with four systems of raised characters. 

Maintains: Branch Libraries, 39; Industrial and Commercial 
Branches, 21; High School Libraries, 6; Class Room Libraries, 
848; Deposit Stations, 49; Delivery Stations in addition to 
Branches, 68; Special Deposits, 29. 

Branches 

Independent collections of 3,000 to 20,000 volumes in quarters 
owned or rented by the Library, or occupied by arrangement 
with the Park Boards and administered by a librarian and 
staff. 

Branches marked * are open from 9 a. m. to 10 p. m.; those 
marked t are open from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m.; all others are open 
from 1 to 9 p. m.; Sundays and holidays open from 2 to 6 p. m. 

Armour Square, 33d St. and Shields Ave. 

*Austin, 5642 W. Lake St. 

Bessemer Park, 89th St. and Muskegon Ave. 

*Blackstone, 49th St. and Lake Park Ave. 

Burr School, Ashland and Wabansia Ave. 

Cornell Square, Wood and W. 51st Sts . 

Davis Square, 45th' St. and Marshfield Ave. 

*Douglas Branch, 3527 W. 12th St. 

Dvorak Park, 20th and Fisk Sts. 

Eckhart Park, Chicago Ave. and Noble St. 

Forrestville School, 45th St. and St. Lawrence Ave. 

Fuller Park, 45th St. and Princeton Ave. 

Hamilton Park, 72d St. and Normal Ave. 

Hamlin Park, Barry and Hoyne Aves. 

Hardin Square, Wentworth Ave. and 26th St. 

*Hebrew Institute, Taylor and Lytle Sts. 

*Hiram Kelly, 62d St. and Normal Blvd. 

Holstein, Oakley Ave. and Ems St. 
fHumboldt, 2553 W. North Ave. 

Independence Park, Springfield Ave. and Irving Park Blvd 

Kosciuszko Park, 2732 N. Avers Ave. 

*Lewis Institute, 1943 W. Madison St. 
tLincoln Centre, Oakwood Blvd. and Langley Ave. 
tLogan Square, 3245 Fullerton Ave. 

Mark White Square, Halsted and 30th Sts. 





LIBRARIES AND MUSEUMS 


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Morse School, N. Sawyer Ave. and W. Ohio St. 
fOgden Park, 64th St. and Racine Ave. 

Palmer Park, 111th St. and Indiana Ave. 

Pulaski Park, Blackhawk and Noble Sts. 

Scanlan, 11725 Perry Ave. 
tSeward Park, Elm and Orleans Sts. 
fSherman Park, Loomis and W. 53d Sts. 
tSheridan, 4734-36 N. Racine Ave. 

Stanford Park, 14th Place and Union St. 

Stanton Park, Vedder and Reese Sts. 

Sumner School, Colorado and Kildare Aves. 
tTwenty-sixth Street, 2548 S. Homan Ave. 

George C. Walker Branch, Morgan Park. 

Woodlawn, 6247 Kimbark Ave. 

Deposit Stations 

Small collections placed in outlying and remote districts in 
charge of a local organization, church, settlement house, etc., 
but open to the general public. Administered by an attendant 
not regularly on the Library Staff. 

Albany Park, 3312 Lawrence Ave. 

Argyle, 5044 N. Clark St. 

Ashburn, 3719 W. 83d St. 

Association House, 2150 W. North Ave. 

Birchwood, 1542 Jarvis Ave. 

Brighton Park, 2112 W. 35th St. 

Butler House, 3212 Broadway. 

Cheltenham, 2943 E. 79th St. 

Chicago Lawn, 3509 W. 63d St. 

Cicero Ave., 407 S. Cicero Ave. 

Dunning, 3940 Narragansett Ave. 

Dauphin Park, 8944 Cottage Grove Ave. 

East Fifty-eighth St., 313 E. 58th St. 

East Sixty-third St. 710 E. 63rd St. 

East Rogers Park, 6614 Sheridan Rd. 

Edgewater, 5846 Glenwood Ave. 

Edison Park, 6701 Olmsted Ave. 

Fernwood, 104th and Wallace Sts. 

Gano, 11640 Wentworth Ave. 

Grand Ave., 1722 Grand Ave. 

Grand Crossing, 1318 E. 75th St. 

Gresham, 8684 Vincennes Ave. 

Hegewisch, 13320 Brandon Ave. 

Irving Park, 4227 Irving Park Blvd. 

Jefferson Park, 4774 Milwaukee Ave. 

Jewish Educational Alliance, 1243 N. Wood St. 

Larrabee St., 2004 Larrabee St. 

Lawndale, 2140 S. Crawford Ave. 

Longwood, W. 97th St. and Longwood Drive. 

Madison St., 4216 W. Madison St. 



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EDUCATION 


Mayfair, 4500 Montrose Ave. 

Montrose, 4410 Milwaukee Ave. 

N. Clark St., 2932 N. Clark St. 

North Halsted St., 3701 N. Halsted St. 

Norwood Park, 6013 Ceylon Ave. 

Park Manor, 350 E. 71st St. 

Ravenswood, 4356 N. Hermitage Ave. 

Rogers Park, 1754 Lunt Ave. 

South Shore, 6721 Stony Island Ave. 

Thirty-First St., 304 E. 31st St. 

Washington Heights, 1400 W. 103rd St. 

West Brighton, 2845 W. 38th St. 

West Englewood, 1901 W. 59th St. 

West Harrison St., 3054 W. Harrison St. 

West Pullman, 700 W. 120th St. 

West Ravenswood, 4763 Lincoln Ave. 

West Ridge, Armstrong School, Greenleaf Ave. and Pingree St 
West Sixteenth St., 4024 W. 16th St. 

West Twelfth St., 2013 W. 12th St. 

Chicago School of Civics and Philanthropy 

2559 Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Calumet 5696. 

Librarian, Maud E. Lavery. 

Maintains collection of books, and pamphlets on social econ¬ 
omics, charities and correction, civic and social betterment. 
Primarily for students of the school, but may be. consulted by 
the public. Open between 9 a. m. and 5 p. m., except Saturday 
afternoons and Sundays. See Education (Training for Social 
Service), page 89. 

John Crerar Library 

110 N. Wabash Ave., 

Tel., Central 426. 

Librarian, C. W. Andrews. Hours: 9 a. m.—10 p. m., except 
Sundays. 

Estab. 1894. As a free public reference library of scientific 
and technical literature. Includes Gerritsen collection of 18,000 
volumes and 15,000 pamphlets on social and economic subjects, 
including labor, socialism, social status of woman, etc. Also 
contains the R. T. Ely collection on American social and labor 
movements. The department of medical sciences may be con¬ 
sulted in the Senn Reading Room by physicians and medical 
students. 

Field Museum of Natural History 

Jackson Park. 

Director and Sec., Frederick J. V. Skiff. 

Estab. 1894. Occupies temporary building erected for Fine 
Arts in Jackson Park, the exposition site, pending completion of 
new building south of 12th St. and Lake Michigan. Comprises 







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four departments—anthropology, botany, zoology and geology. 
Maintains extension work in Chicago public schools through the 
N. W. Harris Endowment. Open to the public on all days 
except Christmas and Thanksgiving. Admission free on Sat¬ 
urday and Sunday, on all other days, 25c. 

Library-. Hours: 9 a. m.—4:30 p. m. 

Librarian, Miss Elsie Lippincott. 

A scientific reference library. Visitors may consult books by 
making application at the office of the library. Magazines in 
reading room are accessible to the public. 

Elbert H. Gary Law Library 

Northwestern University Bldg., 

N. Dearborn and W. Lake Sts., 

Librarian, F. B. Crossley. 

The library of the Northwestern University Law School. 
Open without charge to non-resident lawyers presenting satis¬ 
factory credentials. Resident lawyers, graduates of the North¬ 
western University Law School, are charged a registration 
fee of $1.00 per year for the privilege of using the library. 
All other resident lawyers are charged a registration fee of $4 
a year. 

Lewis Institute Library 

1949 W. Madison St., 

Tel., West 793. Hours: 8 a. m.—5 p. m. daily except Sunday. 
Librarian, Miss Francis S. Talcott. 

Estab. 1897. As a general and technical library for the use 
of the faculty and student body, but the public is allowed free 
use of the library for reference. Books loaned only to instruc¬ 
tors and students of the Institute. 

Loyola University School of Sociology 

Sixth Floor, 155 N. Clark St., 

Tel., Central 2883. 

Sec., James Fitzgerald. 

Maintains collection of books and pamphlets on social econ¬ 
omics, political economy, charities, corrections, civic and social 
betterment. For use of faculty and students, but may be con¬ 
sulted by the public. Open when school is in session from 9 
a. m. to 5 p. m. See Education (Training for Social Service), 
page 89. 

Municipal Reference Library 

1005 City Hall. 

Tel., Main 447. 

Librarian, Frederick Rex. 

Estab. 1900. City Hall Branch of the Chicago Public Li¬ 
brary. Contains books, reports, pamphlets and other data re¬ 
lating to municipal government administration and legislation 
in Chicago and other cities. 




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Newberry Library 

N. Clark St. and Walton Place, 

Tel., Superior 1817. Hours: 9 a. m—10 p. m. except Sunday. 
Librarian, Wm. N. C. Carlton. 

A general reference library for the free use of the public. 

Northwestern University Library 

Evanston and Chicago Aves., 

Tel., Evanston 1900. 

Librarian, Walter Lichtenstein. 

General reference library for the use of the faculty and stu¬ 
dents of the University, but residents of Chicago engaged in 
special study are permitted to use the reading rooms of the 
general library and may have the privilege of drawing books 
from the library under proper introduction. Hours: During 
college year, 8 a. m. to 10 p. m., except Sunday. During vaca¬ 
tion, 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. 

Ryerson Library 

Art Institute, Michigan Ave. and Adams St. 

Tel., Central 7080. 

Librarian, Miss Sarah Louise Mitchell. 

The Ryerson Library of the Art Institute is devoted to 
works on fine art and travel. Contains the Burnham Library 
of Architecture; also loan collection of photographs 
and lantern slides. Library primarily intended for students 
of the Institute, but may be used by the public as a free ref¬ 
erence library on fine arts. Hours: Daily from 8:30 to 5:30; 
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until 9:30 p. m. Sundays 
2 to 8 p. m. 

University of Chicago 
Harper Memorial Library, 

Midway Plaisance. Tel., Midway 800. 

Associate Director, J. C. M. Hanson. 

Estab. 1893. Library comprises the general library located 
in the Harper Memorial Library and the departmental librar¬ 
ies located in the various department buildings. Primarily in¬ 
tended for the use of the faculty and students of the Univer¬ 
sity, but residents of Chicago engaged in serious study are 
permitted to use the reading rooms of the general library and 
of the School of Education, and may have the privilege of 
drawing books available for circulation upon the payment of 
a fee. Properly accredited scholars visiting Chicago will re¬ 
ceive complimentary cards for a term of four weeks upon ap¬ 
plication. Reading room open to all. Hours: 8 a. m. to 10 p. 
m. daily, except Sunday. 

Western Society of Engineers Library 

1735 Monadnock Block, 

Sec. and Librarian, Edgar S. Nethercot. 

A free public reference library open for use during business 
hours on business days. Contains an extensive collection of 
engineering, scientific and technical works. 




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EMPLOYMENT 


INDUSTRIAL WELFARE. 

American Association for Labor Legislation 

Illinois Branch, 

Pres., James H. Tufts, 

5551 University Ave., 

Tel., Hyde Park 3163. 

Estab. 1908. To investigate conditions underlying labor leg¬ 
islation and to collect and disseminate information leading to 
the enactment and efficient enforcement of laws for the pro¬ 
tection of the safety, health and comfort of employes. Sup¬ 
ported by membership dues. 

Chicago Board of Education 

Employment Certificate Office, 

Jones School, Harrison St. and Plymouth Court, 

Tel., Central 3981. 

Issuing Clerk, William Kalter. 

Under Bureau of Compulsory Education. Issues working 
certificates to children between the ages of 14 and 16 years, 
attending Chicago public or parochial schools. 

City of Chicago Department of Public Welfare 

Bureau of Employment, 

805 City Hall Square Bldg., 

Tel., Central 7707. 

Supt., James W. Calley. 

Established to collect information relative to working condi¬ 
tions, wages, hours of labor and unemployment. See Civic Bet¬ 
terment, page 58. 

Illinois Department of Labor 

Division of Factory Inspection, 

1543, 608 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Harrison 3112. 

Chief Inspector, Robt. I. Jones. 

Organized in 1892 for the enforcement of the following laws: 
Child Labor, Woman’s Ten-Hour, Structural, Occupational Dis¬ 
ease, Health Safety and Comfort, Blower, Wash House, Gar¬ 
ment, and Ice Cream Laws. Chief Factory Inspector and his 
assistants visit and inspect the workshops, factories and manu¬ 
facturing establishments of the state. 

Industrial Commission of Illinois 

139 N. Clark St., 

Tel., Majestic 7024. 

Sec., J. A. Kelley. 

Estab. 1913. For the administration of the Workmen’s 
Compensation Act, providing for compensation for accidental 





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injuries and death; also acts as mediator and conciliator in 
labor disputes, and discharges the duties formerly conferred 
on the State Board of Arbitration. Supported by State appro¬ 
priation. 

Inspector of Private Employment Agencies 

608 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Harrison 7477. 

Chief Inspector, John J. McKenna. 

Estab. 1909: Under State of Illinois, Department of Labor. 
Inspects, and enforces laws governing private employment 
agencies, license, bond, registration fees, employment contract, 
receipts, character of employment, etc. 

Juvenile Protective Association 

816 S. Halsted St., 

Tel., Monroe 5796. 

Works for betterment of conditions under which children 
and young people are employed. Co-operates with State De¬ 
partment of Factory Inspection for enforcement of labor laws. 
Promotes welfare of children employed in street trades. See 
Protective Agencies, page 169. Reg. Bur. 

Women’s Trade Union League of Chicago 

820, 139 N. Clark St., 

Tel., Randolph 6158. 

Pres., Miss Agnes Nestor. 

Estab. 1904. For the organization of women into trade 
unions, the betterment of working conditions in the women’s 
trades and the promulgation of industrial legislation. Sup¬ 
ported by dues and contributions. 


PUBLIC AGENCIES. 


Federal-State Labor Exchange 

105-9 S. Jefferson St., 

Tel., Wabash 8630. 

Supt., Edward R. LeGere. 

Estab. 1917. As a co-operative Federal State Office for un¬ 
skilled male labor only. Maintained jointly by State and U. S. 
Government. 


Illinois Free Employment Offices 

Chicago Division, 

Central Office, 

524 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Wabash 8630. 

Gen’l. Supt., Chas. J. Boyd. 

Estab. July 1, 1899. Reorganized July 1915, Civil 
trative Code, 1917. Under Department of Labor. 


Adminis- 




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Skilled Labor Department, 

526 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Wabash 8630. 

Secures positions in skilled occupations, classified under the 
following divisions: Mechanical, Office, Sales, Clerical, Juvenile 
and Miscellaneous Divisions. 

Agricultural and Out-of-Town Division, 

528 S. Dearborn St. 

Woman’s Department, 

524 S. Dearborn St., 2nd Floor, 

Tel., Wabash 8630. 

Supt., Mrs. Lilia H. Walter. 

Secures positions in skilled and unskilled occupations. 

Unskilled Labor Department {Male) 

See Federal-State Labor Exchange. 

United States Department of Labor 

United States Employment Service, 

845 S. Wabash Ave., 

Tel., Harrison 4700, 5286. 

Estab. 1914. A free employment bureau for the distribution 
of labor, skilled and unskilled, citizen and alien. Maintains 
Men’s and Boys’ Division: Women’s and Girls’ Division, and 
Teachers’ and Professional Division. Unskilled Labor Divi¬ 
sion. See Federal State Labor Exchange. 


PRIVATE AGENCIES. 

Armenian Colonial Association 

837 N. LaSalle St., 

Tel., Superior 3259. 

Assists Armenian immigrants to secure employment. See 
Education (Immigrant), page 78. 

B’nai B’rith Free Employment Bureau 

1014 S. Wood St., 

Tel., West 4980. 

Supt., O. G. Finkelstein. 

Estab. 1909. Under auspices of the Jewish Aid Society and 
Central B’nai B’rith Council. Secures employment for Jewish 
applicants, men, women and children. 

Bohemian Charitable Association 

2603 S. Kedzie Ave., 

Tel., Rockwell 1787. 

Supt., Miss Marie J. Hutter. 

Secures employment for Bohemians. See Relief, page 203. 

Reg. Bur. 



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EMPLOYMENT 


Catholic Employment Bureau of Chicago 

126 N. Desplaines St., 

Tel., Monroe 234. 

Supt., F. A. Gilson. , . 

Estab. 1915. Under supervision of the Arch-Diocese of Chi¬ 
cago. To secure suitable positions for men and women No 
charges. Supported by affiliated Catholic Societies and So¬ 
dalities. 

Chicago Board of Education 

Vocational Bureau 

Jones School, Plymouth Ct. and Harrison St., 

Tel., Central 3981. 

Chief Vocational Advisor, Miss Anne S. Davis. 

Estab. 1911. To advise children about to leave school re¬ 
garding occupations and industries, placing them in positions 
and supervising them after they have been placed. 

Chicago Christian Industrial League Free Employment Bureau 

880-884 S. State St., 

Tel., Wabash 7259. 

Supt., George R. Gillespie. 

Assists men and women in procuring and retaining em¬ 
ployment. 

Chicago Collegiate Bureau of Occupations 

17 N. State St., 

Tel., Central 5336. 

Manager, Miss Helen M. Bennett. 

Incorp. 1912. To investigate and develop occupations for 
college women and other especially equipped women; to en¬ 
able such women to make a wise choice of occupations and 
to secure employment for them. Charges applicants for po¬ 
sitions $1 registration fee and a commission of 3 per cent on 
the first year’s salary. Supported by income and contribu¬ 
tions. . * 

Chicago Daily News Farm Labor Recruiting Station 

15 N. 5th Ave., 

Tel., Franklin 1. fl 

Estab. 1917. Secures positions on farms for men and women. 
No charges. Supported by Chicago Daily News. 

Chicago League for the Hard of Hearing 

101 Auditorium Bldg., 

Tel., Wabash 8906. 

Field Sec., Miss Margaret Herdman. 

Maintains an employment office to assist the deaf and hard 
of hearing in procuring and retaining employment. See Social 
Settlements, page 224. Reg. Bur. 






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101 


Chicago League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes 

3303 S. State St., 

Tel., Douglas 2495. 

Exec. Sec., T. Arnold Hill. 

Maintains Industrial Bureau for Negroes. Secures po¬ 
sitions in skilled and unskilled occupations for men and 
women. No charges. See Civic Betterment, page 55. 

Chicago Lighthouse 

3323 W. 22nd St. 

Pres., Mrs. C. Todd Hood, 

2959 Washington Blvd., 

Tel., Kedzie 472. 

Provides employment through its workshop and assists 
the blind in securing employment. See Education (Defec¬ 
tives), page 84. 

Chicago Woman’s Shelter 

1356 W. Monroe St., 

Tel., Monroe 4833. 

Supt., Jean T. Zimmermann, M. D. 

Maintains Employment Bureau for women of the shelter 
and other women. See Homes (Destitute), page 114. 

Employment Bureau of the Employers’ Association of Chicago 

56 E. Randolph St., 

Tel., Randolph 707. 

Manager, Victor T. J. Gannon. 

Estab. 1916. Secures employment for worthy men past 45 
years of age. No charges. Supported by contributions from 
Employers’ Association of Chicago. 

Employment Committee for the Handicapped 

1800—36 S. State St., 

Tel., Majestic 7064. 

Chairman, Fred Rawitser. 

Vice Chairman, Mrs. Jos.. G. Davis. 

Estab. 1917. Secures employment for handicapped men 
and women, young and old. No charges. Supported by con¬ 
tributions 

German Society of Chicago 

160 N. Wells St., 

Tel., Main 4026. 

Mgr., Felix Von W. Wysow. 

Maintains a free employment bureau to assist German aliens 
and residents unfamiliar with our language and conditions in 
securing employment. See Relief, page 207. Reg. Bur. 







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EMPLOYMENT 


Japanese Christian Association 

926 E. 42nd Place, 

Tel., Drexel 3903. 

Supt., M. S. Tani. 

Secures employment for members free of charge, 
cation (Immigrant), page 78. 


See Edu- 


Japanese Young Men’s Christian Institute 

747 E. 36th St., 

Tel., Douglas 5820. 

Supt., Rev. Misaki Shimadzu. 

Conducts free employment bureau for young Japanese men. 
See Homes (Men), page 105. 


Jewish Agricultural and Industrial Aid Society 

706 W. 12th St., 

Tel., Monroe 3491. 

Supt., George W. Simon. 

Aids Jews financially and educationally to become farmers; 
also secures positions on farms for applicants. See Thrift and 
Loans, page 235.. 


Masonic Employment Bureau 

Room 1900, 159 N. State St., 

Tel., Central 6247 
Mgr., A. M. Millard. 

Estab. 1905. To act as a clearing house for members of the 
Masonic craft, widows, daughters and minor sons, and to as¬ 
sist them wherever necessary in securing employment. Sup¬ 
ported by contributions. 

Norwegian National League 

Employment Office, 

2742 W. North Ave., 

Tel., Humboldt 2007. 

Mgr., Edward Hansen. 

Estab. 1906. To aid Norwegian men and women in ob¬ 
taining work. Has small fund to send men to positions on 
farms. Free. Supported by League and contributions. 

Parting of the Ways Home 

112 West 22nd St., 

Tel., Calumet 3628. 

Supt., James J. Cleary. 

Assists men released from the House of Correction in finding 
employment. See Homes (Destitute), page 115. 

Phyllis Wheatley Home 

3256 Rhodes Ave., 

Tel., Douglas 5975. 

Supt., Miss Jennie E. Lawrence. 

Maintains an employment bureau for colored girls. See 
Homes (Women), page 109. 





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103 


Polish Self Help League 

1135 W. Chicago Ave., 

Tel., Monroe 1954. 

Supt., M. K. Kaczmarek. 

Assists people of Polish nationality in obtaining employ¬ 
ment. See Education (Immigrant), page 79. 

Protectorate of the Catholic Woman’s League 

7 W. Madison St., 

Tel., Central 3301. 

Supt., Mrs. Frank Crowe. 

Secures employment for women and girls in skilled and un¬ 
skilled occupations. See Protectives Agencies, page 170. 

Reg. Bur. 

Salvation Army 

Labor Bureau, 

669 S. State St., 

Tel., Harrison 5547. 

Lieut.-Col. Emil Marcussen in charge 
Secures employment for men and women. Free 
Branch at 1325 W. Congress St., 

Tel., Haymarket 3861. 

Capt. Herbert Burteshaw in charge. 

Secures employment for men. Free. 

Branch at 1332 N. LaSalle St., 

Tel., Superior 2012. 

Ensign Louise V. Andrews in charge. Secures employment for 
women. Free. Reg. Bur. 

Sarah Hackett Stevenson Memorial Lodging House 

2412 Prairie Ave., 

Tel., Calumet 3608—1634. 

Supt., Miss Nora Edmonds. 

Maintains Employment Bureau for women and girls. See 
Homes (Lodging Houses), page 112. Reg. Bur. 

Social and Mutual Advancement Association of the Blind 

Pres., C. F. Johnson, 

906 E. 62nd St., Tel., Midway 1456. 

Sec., Miss Ruth Nedell, 

5037 Forestville Ave., Tel., Kenwood 1125. 

Estab. 1898. Incorp. 1914. To promote the best interests 
of the blind. Develops opportunities for employment; pro¬ 
motes social and educational opportunities. Supported by 
membership dues and revenues from social affairs. 

Swedish Brotherhood Employment Agency 

2257 N. Clark St., 

Tel., Lakeview 6800. 

Mgr., John P. Miller. 

Under auspices of the City and Immigrant Missionary So- 




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ciety of Chicago. Secures employment for Swedish men ana 
women. Regular fee $1. Free if unable to pay. 

United Charities of Chicago 

168 N. Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Randolph 7160. 

Gen’l. Supt., Eugene T. Lies. 

Secures work through its eleven district offices, for the un¬ 
employed in families under its care. See Relief, page 217. 

Volunteer Employment Bureau 

1201 Washington Blvd., 

Tel., Haymarket 4270 

Major R. H. Merrifield in charge. 

Estab. 1897. Under Volunteers of America. Secures em¬ 
ployment for men and women in skilled and unskilled occu¬ 
pations. No charges. Reg. Bur. 

Woman’s Exchange of Chicago 

70 E. Madison St., 

Tel., Central 6322. 

Mgr., Mrs. Nora L. Crane. 

Estab. 1879. To help women to support themselves by 
maintaining a market for the disposal of their handiwork. 
Charges, $2 per year and 15 per cent on sale. 

Young Men’s Christian Association 

Immigration Department, 

19 S. La Salle St. (16th.floor), 

Tel., Central 6789. 

Exec. Sec., Abraham Bowers. 

Assists in securing employment for foreigners in America 
less than six months. See Education (General), page 77. 

Young Women’s Christian Association of Chicago 

Employment Bureau, 

830 S. Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Wabash 4889. 

Supt., Miss Maud Tyree. 

Maintains employment office to assist young women in se¬ 
curing positions. All places of employment are investigated 
before applicants are placed in them. Supported by fees from 
employers and commissions from young women placed in po¬ 
sitions if they are able to pay. Any deficit supplied from 
Associated funds. See Homes (Women), page 110. 




HOMES 


105 


HOMES 


MEN 

Danish Young People’s Association 

1214 N. Claremont Ave., 

Tel., Humboldt 133. 

Supt., J. M. Jorgensen. 

Estab. 1889. A home for Danish men and women. Charges, 
$5.50 per week. Capacity, 25. 

Japanese Domestic Workers Home 

3118 Calumet Ave., 

Tel., Douglas 3389. 

Prop., Toyo Kodaira. 

Estab. 1911. A home for Japanese men. Charges, $4.50 per 
week. Credit extended to those without funds until they are 
able to pay. Capacity, 23. 

Japanese Young Men’s Christian Institute 

747 E. 36th St., 

Tel., Douglas 5820. 

Supt., Rev. Misaki Shimadzu. 

Estab. 1907. To provide a home for young Japanese men. 
Conducts free employment bureau, information bureau and 
students’ aid bureau. Charges, $5 per week. Capacity, 35. 

Swedish Brotherhood Home 

3257 N. Clark St., 

Tel., Lake View 6800. 

Supt., John P. Miller. 

Estab. 1916. Under City and Immigrant Missionary Society 
of Chicago. Provides a Christian home and temporary shel¬ 
ter for transients. Charges $1.25 to $1.75 per week for lodging. 
Free to those unable to pay. Capacity, 12. 

Young Men’s Christian Association of Chicago 

19 S. LaSalle St., 

Tel., Central 6739. 

Gen Sec., L. Wilbur Messer. 

Residence clubs for men are maintained in branch depart¬ 
ments of the Association. Charges, $1.75 per week and up 
for room rent. Each building has a cafeteria where board is 
paid separately. Residence clubs in branch departments as 
follows: 

Division St. Dept., 1621 W. Division St., Monroe 2271. 

Hyde Park Dept., 1400 E. 53rd St., Hyde Park 2461. 

North Ave. Larrabee Boys’ Club, 1500 Larrabee St., Diversey 
2317. 

Sears-Roebuck Dept., 3210 Arthington St., Garfield 3800. 
Wabash Ave. Dept., 3763 Wabash Ave., Boulevard 9540. 






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Wilson Ave., Dept., 1725 Wilson Ave., Edgewater 6406. 

West Side Dept., 1515 W. Monroe St., Haymarket 721. 

Chicago & Alton Ry. Dept., Glen Yards, Ill. 

C. & N. W. Ry. Dept., 367 N. Karlov Ave., Kedzie 14. 
Dearborn Station Ry. Dept., 920 S. State St., Wabash 6497. 
Grand Trunk Ry. Dept, 3508 W. 51st St, Prospect 2319. 
Pennsylvania Lines Ry. Dept, 2123 W. 58th St, Prospect 3853. 

WOMEN 

Alpha Home for Colored Working Girls 

948 N. Franklin St, 

Tel, Superior 3038. 

Supt, Mrs. Mary E. Gransberry. 

Incorp. 1916. Provides lodging and domestic training for col¬ 
ored girls sixteen years of age and over. Charges for lodging, 
$1—$1.50 per week. Supported by income and contributions. 
Capacity, 25. 

Augustana Women’s Home 

1307 East 54th St, 

Tel, Hyde Park 6451. 

Supt, Miss Matilda Carlson. 

Estab. 1907. Under auspices of Swedish Lutheran Church. 
To provide a home for girls in domestic service. Aid is given 
to girls in need. The girls are welcome to spend their leisure 
'time at the home. Charges, $5 per week and up. Capacity, 22. 
Bethany Home for Young Women 
824 Center St, 

Tel, Lincoln 3021. 

Supt, Miss Christine Jochum. 

Estab. 1914. Under auspices of the Methodist German 
Deaconess Institute to provide a home for young women. 
Rates, $4—$5 per week. Capacity, 26. 

* Bonnie Hame Association 
2520 Burling St, 

Tel, Diversey 1970. 

Supt, Mrs. Florence Nichols. 

Estab. 1910. To provide a home for business women and 
their children. Charges, $7 per week for a mother and one 
child, $8.50 per week for a mother and two children. Charges 
graded according to earning capacity. No women without 
children taken. Capacity, 15 bedrooms. Reg. Bur. 

Co-operative League of Chicago 
4206 Ellis Ave, 

Tel, Oakland 6238. 

Residing Directress, Mrs. Marie Schlesinger. 

Estab. 1911. To provide a home for working mothers and 
their children. Charges, mothers, $4 per week; children, $3. 
Capaci ty, 35. 


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107 


Danish Young People’s Association 

1214 N. Claremont Ave., 

Tel., Humboldt 133. 

Supt., J. M. Jorgensen. 

Estab. 1889. A home for Danish men and women. Charges, 
$5.50 per week. Capacity, 25. 

Eleanor Association 

16 N. Wabash Ave., 

Tel., Central 5589. 

Gen. Sec., Miss Grace Coulter. 

Estab. 1898. Incorp. 1906. To provide residential clubs for ' 
young women. Maintains six residential clubs, Central Eleanor 
Camp, and Eleanor Social Center. Charges in residential clubs, 
$4.25—16.50 per week. Residential Clubs located as follows: 
Club One, 

1442 E. 59th St. Tel., Blackstone 1977. 

Capacity, 110. 

Club Three, 

3850 Indiana Ave. Tel., Douglas 2723. 

Capacity, 155. 

Club Four, 

2411 Indiana Ave., Tel., Calumet 2936. 

Capacity, 75. 

Club Five, 

230 S. Ashland Blvd., Tel., West 5116. 

Capacity, 93. 

Club Six, 

2155 Pierce Ave., Tel., Humboldt 1007. 

Capacity, 150. 

Eleanor Junior Club — 

See Child Welfare (Boarding Homes), page 41. 

Girls’ Friendly Lodge 

128 E. Ohio St., 

Tel., Superior 4019. 

Supt., Miss Mary C. Mack. 

Estab. 1916. Under auspices of Girls’ Friendly Society. 
To furnish a home for girls working for small wages or study¬ 
ing in Chicago. Charges, $3.50—$6 per week. Capacity, 38. 

Guardian Angel Day Nursery and Home for Girls 

4600 Gross Ave., 

Tel., Drover 9580. 

Executive Officer, Rev. Louis Grudzinski. 

Estab. 1912. Under Polish Roman Catholic auspices. To 
provide a home for Polish girls of small earning capacity and 
a shelter for newly arrived Polish immigrant girls. Maintains 
a day nursery and free dispensary. Charges, $3 per week to 
those able to pay. Supported by fees and contributions. 




108 HOMES 


Hobbs House 

1011 La Salle Ave., 

Tel., Superior 6331. 

Supt., Mrs. J. F. Ell. ■>; 

Estab. 1912. Under auspices of the Women’s Home Mis¬ 
sionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Churches of Chi¬ 
cago. To provide a home for working girls, especially strangers 
in the city. Charges, S3—$5 per week. Capacity, 25. 

Immanuel Woman’s Home Association 

1505 N. LaSalle St., 

Tel., Superior 4125. 

Supt., Miss Frieda Haff. 

Estab. 1907. Under auspices of Swedish Evangelical Luth¬ 
eran Churches. To maintain a Christian home for working 
women. Charges, $4—$5 per week. Capacity, 60. 

Indiana House 

12 E. Grand Ave., 

Tel., Superior 1440. 

Supt., Miss Minnie L. Schlueter. 

Estab. 1887. To provide a home for self-supporting young 
women. Charges,. $4—$5.50 per week. Capacity, 100. 

Josephine Club 

515 S. Ashland Blvd., 

Tel., Monroe 2311. 

Supt., Mrs. M. Haas. 

Estab. 1910. Under Hebrew auspices. To provide a home 
for Jewish immigrant girls. Charges, $4 per week. Ca¬ 
pacity, 35. 

McKinley Working Girls’ Home 

503 S. Ashland Ave., 

Tel., Haymarket 2818. 

Major Amelia Giffert in charge. 

Estab. 1905. Under Volunteers of America. To provide a 
comfortable home for working girls receiving small wages. 
One floor of free beds. Charges, $2.50—$3 per week. Sup¬ 
ported by income and contributions. Capacity, 50. 

Melissa Evans Club for Girls 

324 E. 29th Place, 

Tel., Douglas 9167. 

Matron, Mrs. Cecilia A. Jansen. 

Estab. 1914. Provides a home for working girls earning 
small wages. Charges according to earnings. Supported by 
tees and contributions. Capacity, 25. 

Mercy Home 

2834 Wabash Ave., 

Tel., Calumet 650. 

Supt., Sister Mary Cyril. 

Estab. 1865. Under auspices of the Roman Catholic Sisters 






WOMEN 


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of Mercy. To provide a home for working girls. Charges, 
$4—$7. per week. Capacity, 100. 

Miriam Club 

4815 Champlain Ave., 

Tel., Oakland 1166. 

Supt., Miss Nanny Wolf. 

Estab. 1903. To provide a home for Jewish working girls. 
Charges, $4 per week and upward. Capacity, 55. 

Moody Church Young Women’s Home 

1015 N. La Salle St., 

Tel., Superior 4526. 

Supt., Miss Anna B. Jordan. 

Estab. 1912. To provide a Christian home for young women 
earning small salaries. Charges, $3.50—$4.75 per week. Ca¬ 
pacity, 43. 

Norwegian Danish Young Woman’s Christian Home 

2137 Point St., 

Tel., Humboldt 4099. 

Supt., Miss E. Sorensen. 

Estab. 1911. To provide a Christian home for Danish and 
Norwegian young women who are strangers in the city. 
Gives training in domestic service, secures employment, and 
in other ways promotes their welfare. Supported by fees and 
contributions. Charges, $1—$4 per week. A few admitted 
free. Capacity, 30. 

Phyllis Wheatley Home 

3256 Rhodes Ave., 

Tel., Douglas 5975. 

Supt., Miss Jennie E. Lawrence. 

Estab. 1906. To provide a home for colored working girls 
and to secure employment for them,. The use of the kitchen 
is free to lodgers. Charges, $1.50 per week for room. Sup¬ 
ported by income and contributions. Capacity, 25. 

Resurrection Day Nursery and Home for Girls 

1849 N. Hermitage Ave., 

Tel., Haymarket 220. 

Superior, Sister Josephine. 

Provides a home for Polish girls. Charges vary according to 
circumstances. See Child Welfare (Day Nurseries), page 37. 

Ruth Club 

6001 Indiana Ave., 

Tel., Normal 8332. 

Supt., Mrs. Clara F. Riese. 

Estab. 1905. To provide a home for Jewish working girls 
and school girls Charges, $2.50—$4.50 per week. Capacity, 40. 




HOMES 


St. Elizabeth’s Business Woman’s C-iub 

1103 Dearborn Ave., 

Tel., Superior 708. 

Supt., Miss Ellen O’Mara. 

Estab 1916. Under auspices of Catholic Woman’s League. 
To provide at moderate cost a home for business women. 
Charges, $5 per week. Capacity, 50. 

St. Joseph’s Home for Working Girls 

1100 S. May St., 

Tel., Monroe 1036. 

Supt., Miss Sarah C. Mellon. 

Estab. 1876. Under Roman Catholic auspices. To provide 
a home and protection for working girls. Charges, $4—$5 per 
week. Capacity, 150. 

Susanna Wesley Home 

3143 Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Douglas 6352. 

Supt., Miss Lottie Petersen. 

Estab. 1907. Under Methodist Episcopal auspices. To pro¬ 
vide a resting place for Scandinavian young women transients, 
and for those recovering from illness. Supported by Woman’s 
Home Missionary Societies of the church, and by fees. 
Charges, $4.50—$5 per week. Free if unable to pay. Capac¬ 
ity, 35. 

Young Women’s Boarding Home 

51 W. Delaware Place, 

Tel., Superior 6968. 

Major and Mrs. Wm. A. Webster in charge. 

Estab. 1912. Under supervision of the Salvation Army. A 
home for self-supporting young women. Provides laundry and 
sewing room facilities. Charges, $4.25—$7.25 per week for room 
and board. Capacity, 140. 

Young Women’s Christian Association of Chicago 

( Office, Tel., Wabash 5539. 

830 Michigan Ave. j Guests, Tel., Wabash 5202. 

( Employment Bureau, Tel., Wabash 4889. 
Supt., Mrs. George I. Reed, 

Tel., Wabash 7510. 

Estab. 1876. Incorp. 1877. To promote the physical, in¬ 
tellectual and spiritual welfare of women. Maintains board¬ 
ing homes and employment bureau. Charges, $1.50—$2 per 
day; $4.75—$7 per week. Capacity, 376. 

West Side Branch, 

318 S. Ashland Blvd., Tel., West 146. 

Charges, $4.75—$6 per week. Capacity, 60. 





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Rhodes Ave. Colored Branch, 

3424 Rhodes Ave., Tel., Douglas 9690. 

Charges, $4.50—$6 per week. Capacity, 40. 
Ashland Ave. Association House, 

101 Ashland Blvd., Tel., Haymarket 1943. 

See Social Settlements and Centers, page 222. 


LODGING HOUSES 

Augustana Central Home 

1346 N. La Salle Ave., 

Tel., Superior 6995. 

Supt., Rev. J. Jesperson. 

Estab. 1912. Under Lutheran auspices. A hospice or mission 
hotel for men and women. Charges, $5—$5.50 per week. Ca¬ 
pacity, 40. 

Beacon Hotel 

1011 S. State St., 

Tel., Automatic 64—932. 

Capt. Charles Christenson in charge. 

Estab. 1895. Under Salvation Army. Provides lodging for 
men. Charges 10c per night. Coffee and rolls free each morn¬ 
ing. Capacity, 100. 

Chicago Christian Industrial League 

Popular Hotel, 

880 S. State St., 

Tel., Wabash 7259. 

Supt.,. George R. Gillespie. 

Estab. 1909. A hotel and lodging house for homeless men 
of small earning capacity. Provides free baths, laundry privi¬ 
leges and reading room. Charges 10c per night for lodging; 
$1 per week for meals. Capacity, 335. 

Chicago Mills Hotel 

428 S. Halsted St., 

Tel., Monroe 1732. 

Mgr., Frank Heins. 

Incorp. 1900. To provide shelter for men of small means. 
Supported by fees. Charges, 15c—25c per night. Capacity, 312. 

Evangeline Hotel 

655 S. Clark St., 

Tel., Automatic 64—244. 

Captain Charles Christenson in charge. 

Estab. 1895. Under Salvation Army. Provides lodging for 
men. Charges, 10c per night. Coffee and rolls free each morn¬ 
ing. Capacity, 272. 




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HOMES 


Goodfellow Hotel 

845 W. Madison St. 

Cant N. W. Edson in charge. ., , 

Estab. 1916. Under Volunteers of America. To provide cheap 
lodging for working men. Free beds to men who ne ^ "elp- 
Maintains a free labor bureau and reading room. Charges, 
15c—35c per night. Supported by fees and contributions. 
Capacity, 300. 


Mary Dawes Hotel 

317 Throop St., 

Tel., Haymarket 6060. 

Manager, Wm. B. Taylor. 

Estab 1917. Provides lodging and food at minimum prices 
to women. Maintains cafeteria. Charges for lodging, 10c—30c 
per day. Supported by founder, Charles G. Dawes, and in¬ 
come. Capacity, 263. 

New Century Hotel 

438 S. State St., 

Tel., Aut. 64—487. 

Capt. Charles Christenson in charge. 

Estab. 1897. Under Salvation Army. Provides lodging for 
men. Charges, 16c—25c per night. Capacity, 170. 


Reliance Hotel 

669 S. State St., 

Tel., Automatic 61—272. 

Capt. Charles Christenson in charge. 

Estab. 1902. Under Salvation Army. Provides lodging for 
men. Charges 10c—25c per night. Baths and laundry fa¬ 
cilities free to lodgers. Capacity, 261. 


Rufus F. Dawes Hotel 

12 S. Peoria St., 

Tel., Haymarket 5252. 

Mgr., William B. Taylor. 

Estab. 1914. To help unemployed working men by pro¬ 
viding lodging and food at minimum price. Charges: lodging, 
5c and 10c per night; food, 5c up. Supported by founder, 
Charles G. Dawes, and by income. Capacity, 511. 

Sarah Hackett Stevenson Memorial Lodging House 

2412 Prairie Ave., 

Tel., Calumet 3608. 

Supt., Miss Nora Edmonds. 

Estab. 1893. Provides shelter and food for needy women 
and girls. Maintains employment bureau and day nursery. 
Charges, 15c per night, which may be earned by assisting with 
the work of the house. Supported by income and contribu¬ 
tions from women’s organizations and individuals. Capacity, 
60. Reg. Bur. 





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Workingmen’s Home and Mission 

1339 S. State St., 

Tel., Calumet 597. 

Supt., A. P. Paulson. 

Estab. 1893. Provides shelter for colored men and boys. 
Engages in rescue work for drunkards and drug victims. 
Charges, 10c per night for lodging. Self-supporting. Capacity, 
200 . 

Workingmen’s Hotel 

16 S. Desplaines St. 

Captain H. Spencer in charge. 

Estab. 1898. Under Volunteers of America. To provide a 
comfortable home for men of small earning capacity. Free 
beds to destitute men. Charges, 10c—15c per night. Sup¬ 
ported by fees and contributions. Capacity, 200. 

Workingmen’s Palace 

623 W. Madison St., 

Tel., Monroe 4291. 

Capt. Charles Christenson in charge. 

Estab. 1912. Under Salvation Army. Provides lodging for 
men. Has single rooms only. Charges, 15c—25c per night. 
Baths and laundry facilities free to lodgers. Capacity, 611. 

Young Men’s Christian Association of Chicago 

Y. M. C. A. Hotel, 

822 S. Wabash Ave,. 

Tel., Harrison 5606. 

Supt., Ralph Wendling Cooke. 

Estab. 1916. For transient young men of moderate means. 
Charges, 30c—60c per day for lodging. Has 1,800 single rooms. 

Reg. Bur. 

DESTITUTE 

Cathedral Shelter 

937 W. Randolph St., 

Tel., Monroe 1892. 

Supt., C. J. Balfe. 

Estab. 1914. Under auspices of the Diocese of Chicago. 
Provides shelter and food, secures employment and renders 
other assistance for needy men. One floor is reserved for dis¬ 
charged prisoners. Free. Supported by contributions. Ca¬ 
pacity, 100. 

Chicago Christian Industrial League 

Industrial Home, 

1932 Burling St., 

Tel., Harrison 2170. 

Manager, George A. Kilbey. 

Estab. 1909. Provides a temporary home and employment 
for homeless men and helps them to become self-supporting. 



114 


HOMES 


Supported by donations of waste material, furniture, paper, 
etc. Capacity, 75. 

South Side Branch Industrial Home 
6737 Wentworth Ave., 

Tel., Normal 2042. 

Branch Mgr., George Noyce. 

Furnishes a temporary home and employment for homeless 
men and helps them to become self-supporting. Capacity, 
15—25. 

Evanston Branch Shelter and Industrial Home 
1574 Sherman Ave., Evanston, Ill. 

Tel., Evanston 1205. 

Branch Mgr., Edwin Slade. 

Furnishes a temporary home and employment for homeless 
men and helps them to become self-supporting. Supported by 
donations of waste materials, furniture, paper, etc. Capacity, 
15 to 25. 

Chicago Foundlings’ Home 

15 S. Wood St., 

Tel., West 1398. 

Matron, Mrs. Frances C. Shipman. 

Incorp. 1872. To care for infant waifs and homeless, penni¬ 
less mothers with infants. Free. Supported by endowment 
fund and contributions. Capacity, 40 women, 60 infants. 

Reg. Bur. 

Chicago Home for the Friendless 

5059 Vincennes Ave., 

Tel., Oakland 939. 

Supt., Miss Anna M. Helbing. 

Provides temporary care for destitute women and children. 
See Child Welfare (Institutions for Dependent Children), page 
42. Reg. Bur. 

Chicago Woman’s Shelter 

1356 W. Monroe St. 

Tel., Monroe 4833. 

Supt., Jean T. Zimmermann, M. D. 

Estab. 1909. Provides lodging and food for needy women. 
Aids inmates and other women in securing employment and 
provides clothing when necessary. Free. Supported by con¬ 
tributions. Capacity, 100. 

Hebrew Sheltering Home 

1336 S. Morgan St., 

Tel., Canal 6469. 

Supt., J. C. Badesch. 

Estab. 1916. Under auspices of the Federated Orthodox 
Jewish Charities To provide shelter and food for all home¬ 
less Jewish transients. Free. Supported by Federated Ortho¬ 
dox Jewish Charities. Capacity, 50. 





DESTITUTE 


115 


Hope Hall 

6036 Ravenswood Ave., 

Tel., Edgewater 683. 

Major M. A. Messlein in charge. 

Estab. 1896. Under Volunteer Prison League. A home for 
men released from prison. Gives free shelter and food and 
renders other assistance necessary for rehabilitation. 

Knights of Columbus Boys’ Home 

641 W. Randolph Street, 

Tel., Haymarket 1169. 

Director, Rev. Moses E. Kiley. 

Estab. 1917 Provides shelter and food for boys and also 
provides for their general welfare. No charges. Supported by 
contrbutions. Capacity, 40. 

Men’s Industrial Home 

1325 W. Congress St., 

Tel., Haymarket 3861. 

Major Wm. H. Gooding in charge. 

Estab. 1900. Under Salvation Army. Provides shelter, food, 
clothing and financial aid to destitute men until they secure 
employment. No charges. Capacity, 120. Reg. Bur. 

Mission of the Holy Cross 

641 W. Randolph St., 

Tel., Haymarket 1169. 

Rev. M. E. Kiley, in charge. 

Estab. 1917. Under Catholic Arch-Bishop of Chicago. Provides 
shelter and food for destitute men and aids them to become 
self-supporting. Free. Supported by appropriation from Arch 
Diocese and contributions. Capacity, 150. 

Municipal Lodging House 

162 N. Union St., 

Tel., Monroe 126. 

Supt., Harry D. Neal. 

Estab. 1901. Under City of Chicago Department of Public 
Welfare. Provides free shelter and food for destitute men. 
Supported by City appropriation. Capacity, 200. 

Oak Forest Infirmary 

Oak Forest, Ill., 

Tel., Pullman 875 and Blue Island 202. 

Supt., H. L. Bailey. 

For the care of infirm and aged dependents of Cook County. 
County Agent issues permits for admisssion. Supported by 
County appropriation. Capacity, 3100. Reg. Bur. 

Parting of the Ways Home 
112 W. 22nd St., 

Tel., Calumet 3628. 

Supt., James J. Cleary. 

Estab. 1909. Provides free shelter and food to men released 



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HOMES 


from House of Correction. Helps them to find employment 
and renders other friendly assistance. Supported by contri¬ 
butions. Capacity, 30. 

Queen Esther Home 

52 E. 14th St., 

Tel., Calumet 3531. 

Head Resident, Miss Minnie Wilmarth. 

Estab. 1917. Under supervision of Wabash Avenue Methodist 
Church. To provide a temporary shelter for destitute young 
women. Furnishes food and lodging and cares for their im¬ 
mediate needs until they become self-supporting. Capacity, 
15 

St Joseph’s Catholic Home for the Friendless 

35th St. and Lake Park Ave., 

Tel., Dougles 2934. 

Supt., Sister Ambrosia. 

Provides a temporary home for destitute women and chil¬ 
dren. See Child Welfare (Institutions for Dependent Chil¬ 
dren), page 44. 

Volunteer Industrial Home 

4546 Wentworth Ave., 

Tel., Yards 2582. 

Captain T. Lawrence in charge. 

Estab. 1900. Under Volunteers of America. For destitute 
men. Provides shelter, food, clothing and cash in return for 
work done. Collects paper, clothing, furniture., etc, and pre¬ 
pares them for distribution. Supported by work of men and 
contributions. Capacity, 50. 

Volunteer Industrial Home 

1121 Washington St., Evanston, Ill. 

Tel., Evanston 7579. 

Major John Filar in charge. 

Estab. 1900. Under Volunteers of America. For destitute 
men. Provides food, shelter, clothing and cash to men in re¬ 
turn for work done. Collects paper, clothing, furniture, etc. 
and prepares them for distribution. Supported by work of 
men and contributions. Capacity, 100. 


AGED. 

Augustana Home for the Aged 

7540 Stony Island Ave., 

Tel., Midway 5651. 

Supt., Rev. J. N. Brandelle. 

Incorp.1911. Under auspices of Swedish Evangelical Church. 

£ a f d me 5 and l™ m en 65 years of age and over, 

supported by fees and contributions. Capacity, 80. 



AGED 


117 


Baptist Old Peoples’ Home 

Maywood, Illinois. 

Tel., Maywood 1541. 

Matron, Mrs. M. Crippen. * 

Incorp. 1907. Under auspices of the Baptist denomination. 
A home for men and women above 65 years of age. Sup¬ 
ported by fees, contributions and endowment. Admission fee 
$500. Capacity, 35. 

Bethany Home 

5015 N. Paulina St., 

Tel., Ravenswood 3054. 

Supt., Rev. Alfred Anderson. 

Incorp. 1890. Under auspices .of the Swedish Methodist 
Episcopal Church. To provide a home for men and women 
over 65 years*of age and a temporary shelter for others in 
need. Supported by contributions, endowment fund and fees. 
Applicants pay according to ability. Capacity, 40. 

Bohemian Old Peoples’ Home 

5085 N. Crawford Ave., 

Tel., Monticello 357. 

Supt., Otto F. Dusek. 

Estab. 1896. To provide a home for old people of Bohem¬ 
ian nationality. Supported by Bohemian societies and fees. 
Admission fee, $200—$500. Capacity, 26. 

Christian Elderly Ladies’ Home 

3334 Warren Ave., 

Tel., Garfield 7647. 

Matron, Mrs. Sarah Smale. 

Estab. 1874. Under Volunteers of America. To provide a 
home for elderly women of small means. Extends help to 
destitute women. Charges, $2—$3 per week. Supported by fees 
and contributions. Capacity, 50. 

Church Home for Aged Persons 

E 54th Place and Ingleside Ave., 

Tel., Midway 6483. 

Supt., Miss Helen M. Rathbone. 

Incorp. 1890. Under auspices of Protestant Episcopal 
Church. A home for men and women 70 years of age and over 
who have been residents of the diocese of Chicago one year 
prior to their applications. Supported by fees and contribu¬ 
tions. $200 fee required of those admitted on probation. After 
acceptance additional fee of $300 is required. Capacity, 70. 

Danish Old Peoples’ Home 

Hurlbut and Newcastle Ave., 

Tel.. Newcastle 1811. 

Supt., Mrs. Maria Jensen. 

Incorp. 1891. To provide a home for elderly Danes, men 




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HOMES 


and women. Minimum age for admission 60 years. Supported 
by fees and contributions. Charges according to age and 
financial ability. Some admitted free. Capacity, 30. 

r 

German Evangelical Orphanage and Old Peoples’ Home 

Bensonville, Ill. 

Tel., 28-J. 

Supt., E. F. Pinckert. 

Provides a home for aged men and women above 60 years 
of age. Admission fee $300—1500. Capacity, for old people, 20. 
See Child Welfare (Institutions for Dependent Children), page 
43. 

German Old Peoples’ Home 

Forest Park, Ill. 

Tel., Forest Park 136. 

Supt., Philip Hiller. 

Estab. 1885. A home for Germans and those of German 
descent. Men admitted at 65 years of age; women at 60. 
Supported by fees, endowment and contributions. Admission 
fee, $300. Capacity, 250. 

Home for Aged and Disabled Railroad Employes 

Highland Park, Ill., 

Tel., Highland Park 47. 

Supt., John O’Keefe. 

Estab. 1888. Provides a home for aged and destitute rail¬ 
road men. Supported by railway brotherhoods. No charges. 
Capacity, 108. 

Home for Aged and Infirm Colored People 

510 W. Garfield Blvd., 

Tel., Yards 5322. 

Supt., Mrs. Carrie Dunn. 

Estab. 1898. Provides a home for infirm colored men and 
women. Supported by contributions. Admission fee, $100. 
Capacity, 20. 

Home for Aged and Convent of Little Sisters of the Poor 

Fullerton and Sheffield Aves., 

Supt., Mother Superior. 

Estab. 1885. Under auspices of Little Sisters of the Poor. 
To provide a home for men and women above 60 years of 
age. Supported by contributions. Free. Capacity, 207. 

Home for Aged Jews 

6140 Drexel Ave., 

Tel., Hyde Park 384. 

Supt., Simon Strauss. 

Incorp. 1893. A home for destitute old people of Jewish 
race. Receives men 65 years of age, women 60. Supported by 
Associated Jewish Charities. No charges. Capacity, 100, 




AGED 


119 


Home of Rest Swedish Baptist Home for the Aged Fridhem 

11404 S. Irving Ave., 

Tel., Beverly 565. 

Supt., Rev. Charles Palm. 

Incorp. 1903. Under auspices of the Swedish Baptist churches 
of Chicago. A home for men and women above 60 years of 
age. Exceptional cases admitted at 55. Supported by fees 
and contributions. Admission fee, $150—$300 according to age. 
Capacity, 47. 

Illinois Masonic Home 

Sullivan, Ill. 

Supt., W. A. Dixon. 

Estab. 1904. A home for indigent Masons, wives and widows 
of Masons. Supported by the Masonic Grand Lodge. No 
charges. Capacity, 175. 

Illinois Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home 

New Quincy, Ill. 

Supt., John E. Andrews. 

Incorp. 1889. Under Illinois Department of Public Welfare. 
A home for disabled Illinois soldiers and sailors and their 
wives and widows. Free. Supported by State appropriation. 
Capacity, 1650. 

Illinois Soldiers’ Widows’ Home 

Wilmington, Ill., 

Tel., Wilmington 7. 

Supt., Mrs. Nettie M. McGowan. 

Estab. 1895. Under Illinois Department of Public Welfare. 
A home for the mothers, wives, widows, and daughters of 
honorably discharged soldiers and sailors of the United States. 
Free. Supported by State appropriation. Capacity, 100. 

James C. King Home for Old Men 

360 E. Garfield Blvd., 

Oakland 1682. 

Supt., Harry S. Moore. 

Estab. 1911. To provide a home for native and naturalized 
citizens of the United States who have resided in Cook County 
for ten vears prior to admission. Minimum admission age, 68 
years. Supported by fees and endowment. Admission fee, 
$500. Capacity, 80. 

Lutheran Old Folks Home 

Arlington Heights, Ill. 

Supt., Charles Hier. 

Estab. 1892. A home for Lutherans, men and women, 60 
years of age or over. Admission fee $300 and upward accord¬ 
ing to age. Supported by fees and contributions. Capacity, 

71. 








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120 




Methodist Episcopal Old People’s Home 

1415 Foster Ave., 

Tel., Edgewater 1128. 

Supt., Mrs. W. A. Phillips. 

Estab. 1898. For aged and dependent members of the Meth¬ 
odist Episcopal Church within bounds of Rock River Con¬ 
ference. Minimum age for admission, 65 years. Supported by 
fees and contributions. Admission fee, $500. Capacity, 100. 


Norwegian Lutheran Bethesda Home 

2244 Haddon Ave., 

Tel., Armitage 5283. 

Directress, Miss Marie Rigstad. 

Estab. 1907. To provide a home for Norwegian men and 
women above 65 years of age. Supported by contributions. 
Free. Capacity, 40. 

Norwegian Old People’s Home 

6016 Nina Ave., 

Tel., Newcastle 221. 

Supt., Miss Camilie Anderson. 

Incorp. 1896. A home for Norwegian men and women. Min¬ 
imum age for admission, 65 years. Admission fee $500. Sup¬ 
ported by fees and Norwegian societies. Capacity, 104. 

Old People’s Home of the City of Chicago 

4724 Vincennes Ave., 

Tel., Oakland 4209. 

Supt., Mrs. Natalie R. Duff. 

Estab. 1872. A home for elderly ladies. Applicants must be 
over 65 years of age. Supported by fees and contributions. 
Admission fee, $300. Capacity, 151. 


Orthodox Jewish Home for the Aged 

Albany and Ogden Aves. 

Tel., Lawndale 2633. 

Supt., Dr. Max Switton. 

Estab. 1899. For destitute Jewish men and women. Appli¬ 
cants must be 65 years of age. Supported by Federated Ortho¬ 
dox Jewish Charities. No charges. Capacity, 150. 

Presbyterian Home 

225 S. St. Johns Ave., Highland Park, Ill. 

Executive Office, 1803, 17 N. State St., Chicago. 

Tel., Central 8106. 

Office Sec., Miss Kathryn Humes. 

Estab. 1913 Under auspices of Presbyterian Churches of 
Chicago. A home for men and women above 65 years of age. 
Admission fee $500. Supported by fees and contributions. Ca¬ 
pacity, 26. 






AGED 


121 


Sacred Heart Home 

Harrison and Throop Sts., 

Supt,, Mother Superior. 

Estab. 1876. > Under auspices of the Little Sisters of the 
Poor. To provide a home for men and women above 60 years 
of age. Supported by contributions. Free. Capacity, 200. 

St. Joseph’s Home 

5148 Prairie Ave., 

Supt., Mother Superior. 

Estab. 1891. Under auspices of Little Sisters of the Poor. 
To provide a home for men and women above 60 years of age. 
Supported by contributions. Free. Capacity, 200. 

St. Joseph’s Home for the Aged 

2649 N. Hamlin Ave., 

Tel., Belmont 6994. 

Estab. 1896. Under auspices of the Roman Catholic Fran¬ 
ciscan Sisters. A home for men and women over 50 years of 
age. Supported by fees and contributions. Charges, $15 a 
month to those who are able to pay. Some free admissions. 
Capacity, 62. 

Scottish Old People’s Home 

Riverside, Ill. 

Tel., Riverside 92. 

Supt., Mrs. C. J. Cummings. 

Estab. 1910. A home for destitute Scottish people. Men 
admitted at 65 years of age, women 60. No charges. Sup¬ 
ported by Illinois St. Andrew’s Society. Capacity, 35. 

Swedish Covenant Hospital and Home of Mercy 

2739 Foster Ave., 

Tel., Edgewater 144. 

Supt., Rev. Albin Johnson. 

Estab. 1886. A home and hospital for aged men and women. 
Preference given to members of Swedish Evangelical Mission 
Covenant. Charges according to circumstances. A limited 
number of charity cases accepted. See Medical Aid (Hos¬ 
pitals), page 152. 

Swedish Societies Old People’s Home 

Evanston, Ill. 

Matron, Miss Anna Holm. 

Estab 1909. A home for Swedish men and women above 65 
years of age. Admission fee according to financial ability of 
applicant. Supported by feesi and contributions from Swedish- 
American Societies of Chicago and Cook County. Capacitv, 
50. 




122 


HOMES 


Western German Baptist Old People’s Home 

Cortland and Spaulding Ave., 

Tel., Belmont 110. 

Supt., Hugo Schmidt. 

Incorp. 1896. A home for German men and women above 60 
years of age. Admission fee according to age and financial 
ability of applicants. Supported by fees and by contributions 
from German Baptist Churches of Chicago. Capacity, 85. 


DEFECTIVES 

Home for Destitute Crippled Children 

1653 Park Ave., 

Tel., West 232. ' 

Supt., Miss Harriet M. Phillips. 

Incorp. 1893. Provides a home, medical and surgical treat¬ 
ment and education for crippled children. Age limit 2Vz —12 
years. Free. Capacity, 110. See Medical Aid (Institutions for 
Defectives), page 162. 

Illinois Industrial Home for the Blind 

1900 Marshall Blvd., 

Tel., Lawndale 1768. 

Supt., William F. Schultz. 

Estab. 1894. Under supervision of Illinois Department of 
Public Welfare. To provide a home and employment for the 
needy blind of the State of Illinois. Supported by State ap¬ 
propriation. Capacity, 86. 

McCowen Oral School Home for Deaf Children 

414 Normal Parkway. 

Tel., Wentworth 5974. 

Director, Miss Mary McCowen. 

Estab. 1883. Incorp. 1892. To provide a home for deaf chil¬ 
dren who attend classes for the deaf in Parker Practice School. 
Receives children who cannot attend Parker Practice School 
from their homes, and also homeless deaf children. Charges 
according to means. Supported by subscriptions. Capacity, 25. 

South Side Crippled Children’s Aid 

3443 Vernon Ave., 

Tel., Douglas 3018. 

Supt., Miss Florence E. Prouty. 

Estab. 1910. A home for dependent crippled children. Sup¬ 
ported by contributions. Capacity, 9. 



LEGAL AGENCIES 


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LEGAL AGENCIES 


COURTS 

Appellate Court, First District Illinois 

30 N. Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Franklin 5787. 

Clerk, James S. Mclnerney. 

Has jurisdiction of all matters of appeal or writs of error 
from the Superior, Circuit,, County Courts and Municipal Court 
of Chicago, except in criminal cases and those effecting a 
franchise or freehold or the validity of a Statute. Terms of 
court, first Tuesday in March and October of each year. 

Circuit Court 

4th Floor, County Building, 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Clerk, August W. Miller. 

A court of general jurisdiction, legal and equitable. Jurisdic¬ 
tion concurrent with that of Superior Court. Application may 
be made to the Clerk of this Court for naturalization papers. 

County Court 

6th Floor, County Building 
Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Judge, Thomas F. Scully. 

Clerk, R. M. Sweitzer. 

Has jurisdiction with the Circuit Court in all cases of appeal 
from Justices of the Peace and Police Magistrates, and where 
the value of property does not exceed $1000; exclusive juris¬ 
diction in release of insolvent debtors, trials of the right of 
property, commitment of insane, and the support of paupers 
by their relatives; all appeals from County Judge to County 
Court in inheritance tax matters. Commits feeble-minded chil¬ 
dren to Lincoln State Colony for Feeble-minded. 

Insanity Branch 

Proceedings held by the Judge every Thursday at Psychopa¬ 
thic Hospital. See Medical Aid (Psychopathic Hospitals and 
Institutes), page 164. 

Court of Claims 

Springfield, Ill. 

Sec., Louis L. Emmerson. 

The court hears and determines claims filed against the 
State arising out of any contract, expressed or implied, or in 
tort, or for damages, whether liquidated or unliquidated, or 
any other claim or demand whatsoever. All claims allowed are 
referred to the General Assembly for its approval. The court 
meets once each year on the first Monday in October. (From 
Illinois Blue Book.) 




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Criminal Court 

Criminal Court Building, 

W. Austin Ave., and Dearborn St., 

Tel., Majestic 7076. 

Clerk, Frank J. Walsh. . 

Judges of Superior and Circuit Courts alternate in presiding 
over Criminal Court. Jurisdiction of all criminal offenses, ex¬ 
cept those conferred on Justices of the Peace. Terms of 
Court: Begin on first Monday of every month. 

Juvenile Court 

9th Floor, County Bldg., 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Judge, Victor P. Arnold. 

Asst, to Judge, Miss Mary Bartelme. 

Jurisdiction: Cases brought before it under the act to 

regulate treatment and control of delinquent, dependent and 
neglected children. When the parents are sober and decent, 
but too poor to care properly for their children, the problem 
is merely one of securing aid, either in their own homes (Funds 
to Parents) or in institutions as seems best. When neglect , is 
found, as in cases where there is degradation, drunkenness or 
immorality, the decision is again a judicial function and the 
children are removed from the custody of the parents and 
committed to institutions as a measure of discipline and pre¬ 
caution. In addition to dependent and delinquent, children, 
those found to be habitual truants or incorrigible in school are 
brought before the Juvenile Court to be committed to the 
Chicago Parental School. Court calls: Dependent cases 9:30 
a. m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: Pension Cases, 9:30 
a. m. Thursday: Truant Cases, 9:30 a. m. Friday: Cases of de¬ 
linquent girls, 9:30 a. m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 
Cases of delinquent boys, 1:30 p. m. Monday, Tuesday, Wed¬ 
nesday and Friday. Reg. Bur. 

Probation Department 
Chief Probation Officer, Jos. L. Moss. 

See Correctional Agencies (Treatment of Delinquents), page 70. 
Complaint Department 
Head, Miss Helen- M. Jewell. 

Investigation of all cases except pension applications. 

Child Placing Department 
Head, Mrs. Catherine Shannon. 

See Child Welfare (Child Placement), page 51. 

Delinquent Boys' Department 
Head, Jens Jorgensen. 

See Correctional Agencies (Treatment of Delinquents), page 70. 
Dependent Children's Department 
Head, Mrs. Margaret Long. 

See Correctional Agencies (Treatment of Delinquents), page 70. 





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Juvenile Psychopathic Institute 
Director, Dr. Herman M. Adler. 

See Medical Aid (Psychopathic Institutes), page 164. 

Pension Department v . 

Head, Mrs. Emma Quinlan. 

See Relief, page 209. 

Marriage Court 

226 County Building, 

Tel., Franklin 3000. Hours: 9 a. m.—5 p. m. 

Judge, Dean Franklin. 

Estab. 1916. By Judges of Circuit and Superior Courts to 
perform marriage ceremonies. 

Municipal Court of Chicago 

8th, 9th, 11th and part of 10th floor, City Flail. 

Tel., Franklin 2684. 

Chief Justice, Harry Olson. 

Bailiff, Anton J. Cermak. 

Clerk, Frank P. Danisch. 

Jurisdiction. Actions on contracts for any amount: civil 
actions for the recovery of money only when not in contract 
and when amount does not exceed $1000; criminal cases below 
grade of felony; quasi-criminal cases and proceedings for pre¬ 
vention of crime; preliminary examinations in felony cases. 
Maintains Psychopathic Laboratory. 


Municipal Court Districts 


The city is, for convenience, divided into two districts. The 
First District comprises practically all that part of the city 
north of 71st Street and west of Cottage Grove Avenue. The 
Second District comprises that part of the city south of 71st 
Street and east of Cottage Grove Avenue. 


First District 


In the First District are located 19 branch civil courts on 
the eighth, ninth and eleventh floors of the City Hall. In 
these civil branches nine of the judges hear jury cases. Judges 
from other counties sit from time to time in the civil 
branches of the Court, trying both jury and non-jury cases. 

Branches 

There are sixteen criminal branches of the Court in the First 
District, presided over by twelve judges, located as follows: 


Harrison Street 
Desplaines Street 
Maxwell Street 
Englewood 
Hyde Park 
West Chicago Ave. 


625 S. Clark St. 

120 N. Desplaines St. 
Morgan and Maxwell Sts. 


6347 Wentworth Ave. 
5233 Lake Park Ave. 
1123 W. Chicago Ave. 



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LEGAL AGENCIES 


Shakespeare Ave. 
East Chicago Ave. 
Sheffield Ave. 
Stock Yards 
Thirty-fifth Street 


2138 N. California Ave. 
113 W. Chicago Ave. 
2742 Sheffield Ave. 

811 W. 47th Place 
740 W. 35th Street 


Branch 19—Criminal Jury Trials Room 1108 City Hall. 


Special Branches 

Attachment, Garnishment, Replevin and Detinue 

924 City Hall, 

Tel., Franklin 2684. Hours: 9:30 a. m—12:30 p. m. and 2—5 
p. m. 

For hearing of cases where property or wages have been at¬ 
tached, garnished, or replevined. 

Boys’ Court 

1128 City Hall, 

Tel., Franklin, 2684. Hours: 9:30 a. m.—12:30 p. m. and 2—5 
p. m. 

For trial of boys between the ages of 17 and 21 years. 

Social Service Department 

Social Secretary, Miss Mary Fugate. 

Interviews all boys brought into the court, keeps court rec¬ 
ords, and receives complaints from parents and guardians. 
Acts as court secretary for Big Brothers and Public Defenders’ 
Association. 

Domestic Court 

902 City Hall, 

Tel., Franklin 2684 Hours: 9:30 a. m.—12:30 p. m. and 2—5 
p. m. 

For hearing of cases of non-support of wife and children; 
contributing to the delinquency of children; contributing to 
dependency of children; actions in bastardy; prosecution of 
those selling liquor and tobacco to minors. 

Social Service Department 

Social Secretary, Mrs. Julia McGuire. 

Acts as Court Secretary. Interviews complainants, and ren¬ 
ders social service wherever necessary; keeps court files and 
records. Reg. Bur. 

Forcible Detainer and Distress for Rent 

801 City Hall, 

Tel., Franklin 2684. Hours: 9:30 a. m.—12:30 p. m. and 2—5 
p. m. 

For adjustment of controversies between landlord alnd 
tenant. 




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Morals Court 

1106 City Hall, 

Tel., Franklin 2684. Hours: 9:30 a. m.—12:30 p. m. and 2—5 
p. m. 

For trial of cases arising from vice conditions. 

Social Service Department 
Probation Officer, Miss Louise Ory. 

Room 1106, City Hall. Tel., Main 447. 

Interviews and keeps records of all girls and renders what¬ 
ever social service is necessary to their needs. 

Quasi-Criminal and Citations 

806 City Hall, 

Tel., Franklin 2684. Hours: 9:30 a. m.—1:30 p. m. and 2—5 
p. m. 

For trial of cases on summons from different city depart¬ 
ments, etc., debtors’. citation cases and violation of labor and 
compulsory education laws, return of summons in civil cases of 
$1000 and less, but more than $200. 

Automobile Court 

906 City Hall, 

Tel., Franklin 2684. Hours: 9:30 a. m.—12:30 p. m. and 2—5 
p. m. 

Trial of all violations of laws and ordinances relating to 
motorcycles, automobiles, etc. 

Small Claims Court 

910-913-1118 City Hall, 

Tel., Franklin 2684 Hours: 9:30 a. m.—12:30 p. m. and 2—5 
p. m. 

Rooms 910-913. 

Settlement of civil claims not exceeding $100. 

Room 1118. 

Settlement of civil claims between $100 and $200. 


Second District 

One branch court disposes of all criminal litigation in the 
district. Jury trials are held in the Second District as neces¬ 
sity demands. 

Second District Branch 

8855 Exchange Ave. Hours: 9:30—11 a. m. 

Tel., South Chicago 709. 

Social Service Department 

Social Secretary, Mrs. Lillian Hindman. 

Interviews all cases involving women and children and pro¬ 
vides for social needs. 




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LEGAL AGENCIES 


Probate Court 

6th Floor, County Bldg., 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Judge, Henry Horner. 

Clerk, John A. Cervenka. 

Public Administrator, Gordon A. Ramsay. 

Public Guardian, Miss Nellie Carlin, 722 County Bldg. 

Jurisdiction in the settlement of estates of deceased persons, 
appointment of guardians and conservators and settlements of 
their accounts; matters relating to sales of real estate of de¬ 
ceased persons for payment of debts and filing of claims 
against the estates. 


Superior Court 

4th Floor, County Building, 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Clerk, John Kjellander. 

A court of general jurisdiction, legal and equitable, and con¬ 
current with Circuit Court. Application may be made to the 
Clerk of this Court for naturalization papers. 

Supreme Court. State of Illinois 

1022 County Building, 

Tel., Main 4480. 

Judge, Orrin N. Carter. 

Has original jurisdiction in cases relating to the revenue, in 
mandamus and habeas corpus, and appellate jurisdiction in all 
other cases. 


United States Circuit Court of Appeals 

725 Federal Building, 

Tel., Harrison 4700. 

Clerk, Edward M. Holloway. 

Court of appellate jurisdiction. 


United States Commissioner 

876 Federal Bldg., 

Tel., Harrison 4700. 
Commissioner, Mark A. Foote, 


Acts as court for preliminary hearings in federal offenses. 
Corresponds to Municipal Court in the City of Chicago. 


United States District Court 

650 Federal Bldg., 

Tel., Harrison 4700. 

Clerk, T. C. McMillan. 


G»rt of general jurisdiction for handling of Federa 
tions. See U. S. Constitution,’Article 3, Section 2. 


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129 


LEGAL AID. 

Bureau of Personal Service 

1800 Selden St., 

Tel., West 4980. 

Supt., Miss Minnie F. Low. 

Estab. 1897. Furnishes free legal service for those unable to 
pay for services of an attorney See Protective Agencies, page 
168. 

Bureau of Social Service of Cook County 

1130 County Building, 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Assistant Supt., Mrs. Josephine Lawrence. 

Obtains support for dependents of Cook County from their 
relatives who are legally liable. See Protective Agencies, page 
168. 

Reg. Bur. 

Immigrants’ Protective League 

1140 S. Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Harrison 6576. 

Co-operates with public authorities to protect the right of 
asylum for immigrants in all proper cases and to prevent ex¬ 
ploitation of the newly-arrived immigrant. . See Protective 
Agencies, page 169. Reg. Bur. 

Juvenile Protective Association 

816 S. Halsted St., 

Tel., Monroe 5796. 

Supt., Miss Jessie F. Binford. 

Prosecutes parents or persons contributing to the depend¬ 
ency or delinquency of children. See Protective Agencies, page 
169. Reg. Bur. 

Legal Aid Society 

31 W. Lake St., 

Tel., Randolph 484. 

Supt., Mrs. Maud P. Boyes. 

Estab. 1886. Incorp. 1887. A consolidation of the Bureau of 
Justice and Protective Agency for Women and Children. For 
the legal protection of those unable to protect themselves 
against injustice and for the improvement of existing laws and 
methods of procedure through suggestion and legislation. 
Charges 10 per cent commission on collection over $5. Free 
if unable to pay. Supported by subscriptions. 

Reg. Bur. 

Public Defenders’ Association 

53, 138 N. La Salle St., 

Tel., Franklin 848. Hours: 9—12 a. m. and 2—5 p. m. 

Pres., John F. Tyrrell. 

Estab. 1915. To give free legal service and protection of 
rights to boys, and to assist the Court in disposing of each 




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LEGAL AGENCIES 


case to the best interest of the boy. Service given on all hear¬ 
ings in Boys’ Court and Criminal Court where counsel has 
not been retained. 

Public Defenders’ League for Girls 

Pres., Miss Nellie Carlin, 

722 County Bldg. Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Sec., Miss Elizabeth L. Hoffman, 

501-109 N. Dearborn St. Tel., Randolph 2370. 

Estab. 1915. Under auspices of the Woman’s Bar Associa¬ 
tion of Illinois. To defend girls and women who cannot af¬ 
ford the services of an attorney. Supported by membership 
dues and contributions. 

Salvation Army 

Free Legal Bureau 
669 S. State St., 

Tel., Harrison 5547. Hours: 12:30—1:30 daily, except Satur¬ 
day and Sunday. 

Attorney, Percy Brelin. 

Provides free legal advice to those unable to pay for attor¬ 
ney’s services. Reg. Bur. 

Society of St. Vincent De Paul of Chicago 

1318—8 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Central 272. 

Supt., James F. Kennedy. 

Imparts legal advice to the poor regarding their rights, and 
to parents on the placing of children. Invokes court proceed¬ 
ings against parents contributing to the dependency of their 
children. See Relief, page 212. 



MEDICAL AID 


131 


MEDICAL AID 

Also includes other agencies for promoting health. 


PUBLIC HEALTH. 

American Social Hygiene Association 

Central States Division, 

Room 706, 116 S. Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Majestic 7765. 

Field Sec., H. E. Kleinschmidt, M. D. 

Incorp. 1913. To acquire and diffuse knowledge of principles 
and methods which promote social health. See Correctional 
Agencies (Reform of Conditions), page 73. 

Chicago Housewives’ League 

Pres., Mrs. J. C. Bley, 

4017 Lake Park Ave. Tel., Oakland 980. 

Cor. Sec., Mrs. A. S. Corken, 

927 E. 42nd PI. Tel., Oakland 3318. 

Estab. 1912. To create better sanitary conditions under 
which foodstuffs are produced and sold; to approve general 
appearance of marketing districts; to educate purchasers to 
observe conditions and demand improvement; to spread 
knowledge of State and City laws governing foodstuffs; to 
stimulate interest in formulating and passing adequate food 
laws; and to encourage the enforcement of same. Supported 
by fees from affiliated clubs. 

Chicago Medical Society 

Sec., Dr. J. V. Fowler. 

1225 N. Ashland Ave., 

Tel., Monroe 1792. 

Incorp. 1897. To promote the professional interests of phy¬ 
sicians of Cook County and to make effective the opinions 
of the profession in legislative public health and social affairs. 

Chicago Society of Social Hygiene 

Sec., Dr. Wm. T. Belfield, 

32 N. State St., 

Tel., Central 8560. 

Incorp. 1906. Under auspices of the Chicago Medical Society. 
For the education of men concerning transmissible diseases. 
Supported by membership dues. 

City of Chicago Department of Health 

710 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Commissioner, John Dill Robertson, M. D. 

Estab.- 1837. To promote public health in Chicago. Sup¬ 
ported by City appropriation. Activities are conducted through 
the following bureaus: 




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MEDICAL AID 


Division of Publicity and Education 
Sec., E. R. Pritchard. 

Issues weekly Bulletin. Publishes health articles weekly in 
140 Chicago newspapers. Distributes posters, maps, leaflets, 
etc. Gives public health exhibits and public lectures on health 
topics. 

Bureau of Medical Inspection 
Chief, Heman Spalding, M. D. 

Division of Contagious Diseases 

Enforces quarantine regulations and administers vaccines 
and antitoxins. 

Division of Child Hygiene 

Makes examination of children in public and parochial 
schools. Nurses make surgical dressings in the schools; visit 
homes of pupils, giving instruction to mothers; take children 
to dentists, opticians and physicians for treatment. Maintains 
four infant welfare stations where instruction in infant hygiene 
is given to mothers. Has supervision of dental dispensaries 
in public schools. 

Bureau of Sanitation 
Chief, Charles B. Ball. 

Inspects the sanitary conditions of factories, workshops, 
schools and dwellings; also ventilation and sanitary conditions 
in places of amusement. Conducts housing surveys and sani¬ 
tary surveys. 

Bureau of Vital Statistics. 

Registrar, M. O. Heckard, M. D. 

Registers births and deaths in Chicago and issues statistical 
reports showing causes of deaths, comparative analyses, etc 
Issues certified copies of births and deaths; also burial an<f 
transit permits. 

Bureau of Food Inspection 
Chief, A. J. Stokes, M. D. 

Inspects restaurants, bakeries and slaughter houses; also in¬ 
spects dairies in Illinois and other States supplving milk to 
Chicago. 

Laboratory 

Director, F. O. Tonney, M. D. 

Makes analyses of milk and other foods. Analyzes food 
samples where poisoning is suspected. Makes cultures for 
physicians. 

Bureau of Hospitals 

Chief, W. K. Murray, M. D. 

Has supervision of the four municipal hospitals—Contagious 
Disease Hospital. Municipal Contagious Disease Hospital, Iro¬ 
quois Memorial Hospital, Isolation Hospital. Inspects private 
hospitals, homes, asylums, dispensaries, nurseries and bathing 
beaches. Has supervision of the following public baths: 




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133 


Baruch Public Bath, 1911 W. 20th St. 

Cregier Public Bath, 1155 Cambridge Ave. 

Gahan Public Bath, 4226 Wallace St. 

Gurney Public Bath, 1139 W. Chicago Ave.. 

Harrison Public Bath, 759 Mather St. 

Henrotin Public Bath, 2415 N. Marshfield Ave. 

Kedzie Ave. Public Bath, Kedzie Ave. and 25th St. 
Kosciusko Public Bath, 1444 Holt St. 

Lawler Public Bath, Polk and Paulina Sts. 

Lincoln St. Public Bath and Laundry, 1019 N. Lincoln St. 
Loeffler Public Bath, 1217 S. Union St. 

Madden Public Bath, 3825 Wentworth Ave. 

Mavor Public Bath, 4645 Gross Ave. 

Meddill Public Bath, 2138 Grand Ave.. 

Ogden Public Bath, 3346 Emerald Ave. 

Pilsen Public Bath, 1849 Throop St. : 

Stewart Public Bath, 1642 W. 35th St. 

Waller Public Bath, 19 S. Peoria St. 

Wentworth Public Bath, 2839 S. Halsted St. 

14th St. Public Bath (for men and boys only), 1332 Indiana 
Ave., 

22nd St. Public Bath (for men and boys only), 22nd St. and 
Ashland ave. 

Committee of One Hundred 

Attorney, Harvey N. Gottlieb. 

Suite 1400, 105 W. Monroe St., 

Tel., Central 4280. 

Estab. 1916. Devoted to the interests of the public health 
of Chicago and primarily to constructive service in the cam¬ 
paign against tuberculosis. Supported by contributions. 

Illinois Department of Agriculture 

Division of Foods and Dairies 
306 S. Wabash Ave., 

Tel., Harrison 6673. 

Supt., John B. Newman. 

Inspects raw materials used in the manufacture of food. 
Also inspects premises, cars or carriages where food is manu 
factured, transported, stored or served to patrons. Enforces 
Sanitary Food Law, Stock Food Law, Oleomargarine Law, 
Cold Storage Warehouse Law and other laws relating to foods. 
Supported by State appropriation. 

Illinois Department of Public Health 

Division of Lodging House Inspection 
Chicago Office, 130 N. Wells St., 

Tel., Franklin 4581. 

Chief Inspector, W. W. McCulloch. 

Estab. 1877. Inspects lodging houses, boarding houses, tav¬ 
erns, inns and hotels, and enforces statutes regulating same. 
Supported by State appropriation. 







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MEDICAL AID 


Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness 

122 S. Michigan Blvd., 

Tel., Harrison 3870. 

Sec., Miss Dorothy L. Blatchford. 

Estab. 1916. To study all causes, direct and indirect, of pre¬ 
ventable blindness and impaired vision, and to advocate or 
promote measures looking toward the elimination of such 
causes. These ends are accomplished through investigation, 
legislation, practical sight-saving, co-operation with various of¬ 
ficial and unofficial bodies, education and publicity concerning 
care of the eyes. Supported by membership fees and con¬ 
tributions. Reg. Bur. 

Red League 

Suite 706, 116 S. Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Majestic 7765. 

Executive Sec., Leonard Mulder. 

Incorp. 1916. Affiliated with the American Social Hygiene 
Association. To make scientific studies of venereal diseases 
and to do preventive work. Activities are chiefly educational. 
Supported by contributions. 

Sanitary District of Chicago 
900 S. Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Wabash 1320. 

Pres., Charles H. Sergei. 

Estab. 1890. To provide for the disposal of sewage of the 
City of Chicago. Supported by special tax levy. 

United States Department of Agriculture 

Bureau of Chemistry 
608 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Wabash 6732. 

Chemist in charge, G. W. Hoover, M. D. 

For the examination of foodstuffs handled in interstate com¬ 
merce. Supported by Federal appropriation. 

AMBULANCE SERVICE 
City of Chicago Department of Health 

710 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Provides ambulance service for contagious cases in City 
contagious hospitals. See Public Health, page 131. 

City of Chicago Department of Police 

615 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Chief Surgeon, George C. Hunt, M. D. 

Provides ambulance service for emergency cases and charity 
cases. 

Police Ambulance Stations. 

2nd Precinct, 625 S. Clark St., Harrison 51. 

10th Precinct, 5233 Lake Park Ave., Hyde Park 47 
15th Precinct, 2938 E. 89th St., S. Chicago 21 





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135 


19th Precinct, 4736 S. Halsted St., Yards 797. 

26th Precinct, 4001 Filmore St., Kedzie 49. 

27th Precinct, 120 N. Desplaines St., Monroe262. 

32nd Precinct, 1123 W. Chicago Ave., Monroe 1063. 

35th Precinct, 2138 N. California Ave., Humboldt 859. 

38th Precinct, 113 W. Chicago Ave., Superior 1037. 

42nd Precinct, 3600 N. Halsted St., Lake View 11. 

See*Public Agencies (City of Chicago), page 2. 

City of Chicago Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium 
N. Crawford and Bryn Mawr Aves., 

Tel., Monticello 3500. 

Gen. Supt., Charles J. Happel, M. D. 

Provides ambulance service for patients. See Tuberculosis 
(Sanit/aria), page 166. 

Cook County Hospital 
Harrison and Wood Sts., 

Tel., West 4960. 

Warden, Michael Zimmer. 

Provides ambulance service for conveying insane patients 
to and from the hospitals. Other patients are taken to their 
homes at the discretion of the hospital. See Hospitals 
(General), page 146. 

Iroquois Memorial Hospital 
23 N. Market St., 

Tel., Franklin 2075. 

Supt., Hugo Betz, M. D. 

Provides ambulance service for accidents in the Loop Dis¬ 
trict. See Hospitals (Emergency), page 153. 

FIELD NURSING SERVICE 
Bureau of Social Service of Cook County 

Public Health Division 
1130 County Bldg., 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Supervisor, Miss Harriet Fulmer, R. N. 

Investigates home conditions of Cook County tuberculosis 
cases, not resident of Chicago. Renders social service to 
patients of the Oak Forest Tuberculosis Hospital. See Pro¬ 
tective Agencies, page 168. Reg. Bur. 

City of Chicago Department of Health 
Division of Child Hygiene 
710 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Supt. of Nurses, Miss Helen W. Kelly, R, N. 

Nurses assist school physicians in public and parochial 
schools, making surgical dressings, etc.; visit homes of pupils, 
giving instruction to mothers; take children to dentists, op¬ 
ticians and physicians for treatment. Nurses assigned to 
infant welfare stations give instruction to mothers in infant 
hygiene. See Medical Aid (Public Health, page 131. 




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MEDICAL AID 


City of Chicago Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium 

Central Office, 

Suite 1514, 105 W. Monroe St., 

Tel., Central 8644. 

Supt. Field Nurses, Miss Rosalind Mackay, R. N. 

Furnishes nursing service free to tuberculosis patients in 
their homes. See Medical Aid (Tuberculosis), page 166. 

Reg.* Bur. 

German Baptist Deaconess Home and Hospital Society 

3266 Cortland St., 

Tel., Albany 1443. 

Supt., Miss Johanna Langhorst. 

Estab. 1896. To furnish deaconess nursing service in the 
home. Charges according to circumstances. A limited amount 
of charity nursing. Supported by fees and contributions. 

Illinois Society for Mental Hygiene 

824 S. Halsted St., 

Tel., Haymarket 1579. 

. Supt., Miss Elnora E. Thomson. 

Aids in securing examination and treatment in early cases 
of nervous and mental illness and in after-care of patients dis¬ 
charged from hospitalsi for the insane. See Medical Aid 
(Mental Hygiene Societies), page 163. Reg. Bur. 

Infant Welfare Society 

104 S. Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Randolph 3146. 

Supt., Miss Minnie H. Ahrens, R. N. 

Estab. 1907. To instruct mothers in the care and feeding 
of their infants. Free. Supported by voluntary contributions. 

Reg. Bur. 

Stations and Hours 
Allport, 1718 Racine Ave. 

Tel., Canal 4112. Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 A. M. 

Armitage, 1952 W. Armitage Ave. 

Tel., Armitage 4414. Mondays and Thursdays, 2 P. M. 
Ashland, 1701 Washburne St. 

Tel., Canal 82. Mondays and Thursdays, 2 P. M. 

Bishop, 4751 S. Loomis St. 

Tel., Drover 2074. Tuesdays, and Fridays, 2 P. M. 
Burlington, Fisk and 21st Sts. 

Tel., Monroe 5840. Mondays and Thursdays, 2 P. M. 

Chase House, 541 W. 43rd St. 

Tel., Drover 267. Mondays and Thursdays, 2 P. M. 

Chicago Commons, 955 Grand Ave. 

Tel,. Monroe 1030. Mondays and Thursdays, 2 P. M. 
Cornell Square, 50th and Wood Sts. 

Tel., Prospect 1099. Tuesdays and Fridays, 2 P. M. 

Davis Square, 44th St. and Marshfield Ave. 

Tel., Yards 127. Mondays and Thursdays, 10 A. M. 




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137 


Erie, 1753 W. Erie St. 

Tel., Monroe 6682. Tuesdays and Fridays, 2 P. M. 

Hardin Square, Wentworth Ave., and 26th St. 

Tel., Calumet 4007. Tuesdays and Fridays, 2 P. M. 

Henry Booth, 70} W. 14th Place. 

Tel., Canal 1672. Mondays and Thursdays, 2 P. M. 

Jackson Park Board, 83rd St. and Bond Ave. 

Tel., S. Chicago 1740. Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 A. M. 
Mary Crane, 820 Gilpin Place. 

Tel., Monroe 6231. Tuesdays and Fridays, 2 P. M. 

Milton Avenue, 813 Milton Ave. 

Tel., Superior 6833. Mondays and Thursdays, 2 P. M. 

New Trier, Chicago Ave. and Noble St. 

Tel., Haymarket 4725. Tuesdays and Fridays, 2 P. M. 
North Avenue, 1714 North Ave. 

Tel., Monroe 4885. Mondays and Fridays, 2 P. M. 
Northwestern, 1400 Augusta St. 

Tel., Monroe 1717. Tuesdays and Fridays, 3 p. m. 
Providence, 3052 Gratten Ave. 

Tel., Yards 4663. Mondays and Thursdays, 10 A. M. 
Seward Park, Elm and Sedgwick Sts. 

Tel., Superior 5430. Tuesdays and Fridays, 2 P. M. 
Southwest, 1657 W. 20th St. 

Tel., Canal 4018. Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30 A. M. 
St. Elizabeth, 1458 Blackhawk St. 

Tel., Monroe 5691. Tuesdays and Fridays, 2 P. M. 

Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ 

Convent of Our Lady of Perpetual Help 
1644 Hudson Ave., 

Tel., Diversey 3294. 

Supt., Sister M. Alexia. 

Estab. 1875. For nursing the sick poor in their homes. 
Charges according to circumstances of the patient. Free if 
unable to pay. Supported by fees and contributions, 


Visiting Nurse Association of Chicago 

104 S. Michigan Ave., 

Tels., Central 1142 and 7068. 

Supt., Miss Edna L. Foley, R. N. 

Estab. 1889. Maintains a staff of 90 visiting nurses for the 
benefit of those unable to secure skilled nursing care at home 
in time of illness; to promote cleanliness and to teach proper 
care of the sick. Charges nominal to those able to pay. Free 

to others. ® ur - 

Sub-Stations 


Hours: 12:30 to 1:30 P. M. daily 
Central Free Dispensary, Harrison and Wood Sts.; Tel., 
Seeley 311. 

Gad’s Hill, 1919 W. 20th St.; Tel., Canal, 5494 

Hamlin Park Hoyne and Barry Aves.; Tel., Lake View 660. 



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Hull House, 800 S. Halsted St.; Tel., Monroe 6644. 
Northwestern Dispensary, 2431 S. Dearborn St.; lei., Calumet 
1955 

Palmer Park, 111th St. and Indiana Ave.; Tel., West Pull¬ 
man 156. 

Robey Street, 1255 N. Robey St.; Tel., Humboldt 213. 

Seward Park, Elm and Orleans Sts.; Tel., Superior 7449. 
Sherman Park, 52nd St. and Racine Ave.; Tel., Drover 902. 
South Chicago, 9120 Commercial Ave.; Tel., South Chicago 528. 
Stock Yards, 734 W. 47th PI.; Tel., Drover 5480. 

DISPENSARIES 

Medical 

Bennett Medical College Dispensary 

1358 W. Fulton St., 

Tel., Haymarket 856. Hours: 2—3 P. M. 

Supt., Dr. Alfred de Roulet. 

Estab. 1868. A general dispensary for the free clinical care 
of the poor. Supported by Loyola University. 

Calumet Clinic 

2527 Calumet Ave., 

Tel., Calumet 2526. 

Supt., G. W. Hochrein, M. D. 

Estab. 1913. To give free medical and surgical treatment to 
the poor. Mornings: general treatments; Monday, Wednes¬ 
day and Friday afternoon: eye, ear, nose and throat treatment. 
Central Free Dispensary of Chicago 
1744 W. Harrison St., 

Tel., West 112. 

Supt., John E. Ransom. 

Under auspices of Rush Medical College. A general free 
dispensary. -Maintains Social Service Department in connec¬ 
tion with dispensary. Schedule of clinics as follows: 

Forenoon. 

General Medicine: 8:30—9:30. 

Children’s Diseases: 8:30—9:30. 

Nervous Diseases: 8:30—9:30. 

Tuberculosis (Mon, Wed. and Sat.): 8:30—11:00. 

Massage (Mon., Wed. and Fri.): 8:30—9:30. 

Surgery: 10:30—12:00. 

Gynecology and Obstetrics: 10:30—12:00. 

Afternoon. 

Throat, Nose and Ear: 1:30—3:00. 

Eye: 1:30—3:00. 

Skin and Venereal Diseases: 1:30—3:00. 

Defects of Speech (Mon. and Thurs.): 1:30—3:00. 
Genito-Urinary Diseases: 3:00—4:00. 

Industrial Medicine and Surgery (Tues. and Fri.): 7:00—8:00. 





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Chicago Christian Industrial League 

Free Dispensary and Clinic 
880-884 S. State St., 

Tel., Harrison £057. Hours: 10—12 A. M. 

Supt., Wells Andrews, M. D. 

Furnishes free treatment and medicine to penniless patients. 

Chicago College of Osteopathy 

Dispensary 

1422 W. Monroe St., 

Tel.,, Monroe 3158. Hours: 1—4 P. M., except Saturday. 

Supt., C. A. Vinnedge. 

Maintains a free clinic. Treatments at home for patients 
unable to come to dispensary. 

Chicago Eye, Ear. Nose and Throat Hospital 

Dispensary 

235 W Washington St., 

Tel., Franklin 928. Hours: 9 A. M.—3 P. M., eye treatment. 
3—5 P. M., ear, nose and throat treatment. 

Supt., J. R. Hoffman, M. D. 

Provides clinical treatment for diseases of the eye, ear, nose 
and throat. Small fee is charged. Medicines free to those 
unable to pay. See Medical Aid (Eye, Ear, Nose), page 153. 

Chicago Lying-In Hospital and Dispensary 

Maxwell Street Dispensary 
1336 Newberry Ave., 

Tel., Canal 123. 

Calls received at all hours. 

Supt., Miss Jennie M. Putnam, R. N. 

Gives prenatal treatment and instruction to maternity 
cases. Cares for women during confinement in their own 
homes. Maintains Social Service Department. 

Stock Yards Dispensary 
734 W. 47th St., 

Tel., Drover 5482. 

Supt., Miss Elsbeth Lienhard, R. N. 

Clinics: Tuesday, 2 to 4 p. m.; Thursday, 3 to 4 p. m. 

This dispensary is a branch of the Maxwell Street Dispen¬ 
sary and has same activities. Cases in this district may call 
doctors from Maxwell Street Dispensary at all hours. See Hos¬ 
pitals (Maternity), page 156. Reg. Bur. 

Chicago Policlinic 

219 W. Chicago Ave., 

Tel., Superior 586. 

Supt., Zan Cotter. 

Estab. 1886. Under auspices of the Policlinic Post Graduate 
School for Physicians. A general free dispensary. Schedule of 
clinics as follows: 

Dermatology: 9 to 10 a. m. daily. 




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Gynecology: 10 to 11 a. m. daily; 3 to 4 p. m. Tuesday and 
Friday. 

Tuberculosis: 10 to 12 a. m. Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. 
Surgery: 11 to 12 a. m. daily; 2 to 3 p. m. Wednesday and 
Saturday. 

Orthopedics: 1 to 2 p. m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 
Neurology: 1 to 2 p. m. Thursday; 2 to 3 p. m. Tuesday 
and Friday. 

Rectal: 2 to 3 p. m. Monday and Thursday. 

Pediatrics: 3 to 4 p. m. daily. 

Genito-Urinary: 4 to 5 p. m. daily. 

Medicine: 4 to 5 p. m. daily. 

Stomach and Liver: 5 to 6 p. m. Tuesday, Thursday and 
Saturday. 

Obstetrics: 5 to 6 p. m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 
Eye: 9 to 12 a. m. daily. 

Ear: 2:30 to 4 p. m. daily. 

Nose and Throat: 4 to 5 p. m. daily. 

Children’s South Side Free Dispensary 

705 W. 47th St., 

Tel., Drover 3577. Hours: 9 a. m.—5 p. m. 

Head, Miss Marion McCorquodale, R. N. 

Estab. 1905. Maintains a hospital clinic and free medical and 
surgical dispensary. Reg. Bur. 

City of Chicago Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium 

Dispensary Department 
105 W. Monroe St., 

Tel., Central 8644. 

Gives clinical treatment to tuberculosis patients. Applica¬ 
tions should be made at this office for physicians or nurses to 
visit homes of patients unable to go to the dispensaries. Dis¬ 
pensary physicians examine patients for admission to the San¬ 
itarium. Dispensaries are open to receive patients every day 
from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. 4 except Saturdays when the hours are 
from 9 to 12 noon. Reg. Bur. 

Maintains the following Dispensaries: 

Racine Ave. Dispensary, 1215 S. Racine Ave. 

Ashland Avenue Dispensary, 10 S. Ashland Ave. 

Southwest Dispensary, 2406 W. 22nd St. 

Stock Yards Dispensary, 738 W. 47th St. 

Grand Crossing Dispensary, 942 E. 75th St. 

Wabash Ave. Dispensary, 4746 Wabash Ave. 

South Side Dispensary, 2950 Calumet Ave. 

Northwest Dispensary, 1360 N. Ashland Ave. 

Sedgwick St. Dispensary, 1367 Sedgwick St. 




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Elizabeth Marcv Center Dispensary 

1335 Newberry Avenue, 

Tel., Canal 580. Hours: 1—4 p. m. daily, except Friday and 
Sunday. 

General Dispensary for women and children. Charges 10c, 
or free if unable to pay. See Social Settlements, page 225. 

Fort Dearborn Hospital 

Dispensary 
204 E. 39th St., 

Tel., Douglas 8943. Hours: 2—4 p. m. and 7—8 p. m. 

Supt., R. I. Gorov, M. D. 

A general free dispensary. Nominal charge for medicine if 
patients are able to pay. See Medical Aid (Hospitals), page 147. 

Guardian Angel Day Nursery and Home for Girls 

Dispensary 
4600 Gross Ave., 

Tel., Drover 9580. 

Supt., Rev. Louis Grudjinski. 

Maintains a free dispensary in connection with day nursery. 
See Homes (Women), page 107. 

Hahnemann Dispensary 

2811 Cottage Grove Ave., 

Tel., Calumet 3652. 

Supt.,. H. R. Schofield, M. D. 

Under auspices of Hahnemann Medical College. A general 
free dispensary. Maintains social service department in con¬ 
nection with dispensary. Hours as follows: 

Surgery: 2 p. m. every day, except Saturday; 10 a. m. 
Thursdays and Saturday. 

Medicine: 2 p. m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 11 a. 
m. Wednesday and Friday. 

Children: 2 p. m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. 
Skin: 2 p. m. every day, except Saturday. 

Eye: 2 p. m. every day, except Saturday. 

Ear: 2 p. m. Tuesday and Thursday. 

Nose and Throat: 2 p. m. Monday and Friday. 

Clinic for Expectant Mothers: 2 p. m. Tuesday and Friday. 
Electrical Clinic: 2 p. m. Monday and Friday. 

Diseases of Women: 2 p. m. Monday and Thursday; 11 a. m. 
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. 

Halsted Street Institutional Church Dispensary 

1935 S. Halsted St., 

Tel., Canal 2559. Hours: 9 a. m.—4 p. m., except Sundays. 
Supt., Dr. Mark Goldstein. 

For free medical and surgical treatment of the poor. Physi¬ 
cians from Wesley Hospital staff give their services. Small 
charges for medicine. See Social Settlements, page 227. 




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Home for Destitute Crippled Children 

Clinic for Crippled Children 
1653 Park Ave., 

Tel., West 232. Hours: 2—4 p. in., except Sunday. 

Supt., Miss Harriett M. Phillips. 

Provides examination, medical and surgical treatment for 
children suffering from orthopedic diseases. See Medical Aid 
(Institution for Defectives), page 162. 

Hope Free Dispensary 

14th St. and Wabash Ave., 

Tel., Calumet 3531. Hours: 1:30—3 p. m. 

Supt., Robert Dodds, M. D. 

Estab. 1895. Under auspices of Wabash Avenue Methodist 
Episcopal Church. A free medical dispensary for the care of 
the poor. Supported by contributions. 

Illinois Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary 

Dispensary 

904 West Adams St., 

Tel., Monroe 1109. Clinical Hours: 1:30—3 p. m. 

Supt., Hiram J. Smith. 

Clinical treatment for diseases of the eye, ear, nose and 
throat. See Medical Aid (Hospitals—Eye, Ear, Nose and 
Throat), page 153. 

Illinois Post Graduate Medical School Dispensary 

1844 W. Harrison St., 

Tel., West 5444. Hours: 8 a. m.—6 p. m. 

Sec., J. A. Clark, M: D. 

Estab. 1907. Maintains a free dispensary for general medical 
and surgical cases. Charge made to cover cost of medicine. 

Jenner Medical College Dispensary 

3832 Rhodes Ave., 

Tel., Douglas 793. Hours: 10 a. m.—8 p. m. 

Supt., John D. MacKellar, M. D. 

Incorp. 1893. For the medical and surgical treatment of 
the poor. Nominal charge made for drugs and dressings. Sup¬ 
ported by contributions. 

Lincoln Dispensary 

704 S. Lincoln Ave., 

Tel., West 1798. Hours: 9 a. m.—4 p. m. 

Supt., G. A.Share, M. D. 

Estab. 1892. Under auspices of Chicago College of Medicine 
and Surgery. A general dispensary. Special attention given 
to maternity cases. Charges registration fee of 10c. Free if 
unable to pay. 

Evening Venereal Clinic held every Tuesday from 7—9 p m 
Charges registration fee of 50c. 




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143 


Olivet Institute Dispensary 

1500 Cleveland Ave., 

Tel., Diversey 1700. Hours: 10 a. m.—12 m. and 3—4 p. m. 
Supt., Thomson Von Colditz, M. D. 

Estab. 1916. Under auspices of Olivet Memorial Church as 
a general free dispensary. Charges, 50c for enrollment fee. 
Free if unable to pay. 

Post Graduate Dispensary 

2400 Dearborn St., 

Tel., Calumet 5526. Hours: 8:30 a. m.—10 a. m. and from 2— 
5 p. m., except Sunday. 

Supt., E. J. Hockaday. 

Maintains free dispensary in connection with the hospital. 
Special clinics for eye, ear, nose and throat. See Medical Aid 
(Hospitals), page 150. 

Provident Hospital Dispensary 

16 W. 36th St., 

Tel., Douglas 1391 and 1086. 

Supt., Mrs. Agnes E. Smith, R. N. 

Maintains a general free dispensary in connection with hos¬ 
pital. See Hospitals (General), page 150. 

St. Joseph’s Hospital Dispensary 

2100 Burling St., 

Tel., Lincoln 424. 

Supt., Sister M. Cammilla. 

Maintains free medical dispensary in connection with hospi¬ 
tal. See Hospitals (General), page 151. 

St. Luke’s Hospital Dispensary 

1426 Indiana Ave., 

Tel., Calumet 4840. Hours: 8 a. m.—5 p. m. 

Supt., Robt Newman, M. D. 

Maintains free dispensary in connection with hospital. See 
Hospitals (General), page 151. 

Salvation Army 

Free Dispensary Number One 
669 S. State St., 

Tel., Harrison 5547. Hours: 12—1:30 daily, except Saturday 
and Sunday. 

Supt., Emanuel Apostolides, M. D. 

Provides general clinical treatment for men, women and 
children. 

Free Dispensary Number Two 

1750 Walden St, 

Tel., West 2610. Hours: 12—1 daily, except Sunday. 

Supt., C. H. Grove, M. D. 

Provides general clinical treatment for men, women and 
children. 



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MEDICAL AID 


South Side Dispensary 

2431 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Calumet 409. Open daily except Sundays. 

Supt., James Casey. M. D. 

Incorp. 1873. Under auspices of Northwestern University 
Medical School. Dispensary treatment furnished as follows: 
9:30 to 11 a. m. 1:30 to 2:30 p. m. (Monday, 

Daily Wednesday, Saturday). 

Eye Dermatology 

Ear Nervous 

Pediatrics Gynecology 

Surgery G. U. Surgery 

Medicine Surgery 

Nose and Throat Orthopedic Surgery 


All new cases applying for treatment must procure a card 
number at the dispensary office. Old cases must present cards 
and procure a number each time they apply for treatment. 


West End Hospital Dispensary 

2058 W. Monroe St., 

Tel., Seeley 6323. 

Supt., Dr. Jacob H. Myers. 

Maintains general free dispensary in connection with hospi 
tal. See Hospitals (General), page 152. 


West Side Dispensary 

1012 Maxwell St., 

Tel., Canal 3177. Hours: 9 a. m.—5 p. m. 

Supt., C. A. Graves. 

Estab. 1898. To give dispensary treatment to poor of all 
denominations. Charges, 15c. Supported by Associated Jew¬ 
ish Charities. 


West Side Free Dispensary 

508 Honore St., 

Tel., West 4160. Hours: 9 a. m.—5 p. m. 

Supt., G. N. Hiskey, M. D. 

Estab. 1882. Under auspices of University of Illinois Col¬ 
lege of Medicine and Surgery. To give free dispensary treat¬ 
ment to the poor. Nominal charge for medicine. 


Dental 

Chicago College of Dental Surgery 

Dental Infirmary 
1745 W. Harrison St., 

Tel., West 1669. Hours: 9 a. m.—5 p. m. 

Supt. of Infirmary, P. O. Puterbaugh. 

Furnishes a limited amount of dental service free upon the 
endorsement of social agencies. A small charge made to cover 
cost of materials in all other cases. 





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145 


City of Chicago Department of Health 

Division of Child Hygiene 
7th Floor City Hall 
Tel., Main 447. 

Head, Dr. H. L. Jones. 

Dental clinics free to children of both public and private 
schools. School Health Officers make examinations and advise 
parents of dental defects. The School Nurse then follows up 
this notification to the parent in an effort to obtain results. If 
family is unable to pay for dental work, the work is done in 
the school dispensary. Free extractions, fillings, crowns, etc. 
No charge for material. Dispensaries are as follows: 

Chase: 2709 Point Street. 

Franklin: Goethe and Wells Sts. 

Hamlin: Bishop and 48th Sts. 

Hammond: 21st Place and California Ave. 

Jirka: W. 17th St., bet. Loomis and Laflin Sts. 

Kohn: State and 104th Sts. 

Montefiore: Sangamon St. and Grand Ave. 

Morse: N. Sawyer Ave. and W. Ohio St. 

Moseley: Michigan Ave. and 24th St. 

Ninety-third: Houston and E. 93rd Sts. 

Sheridan: 27th and Wallace Sts. 

Spaulding: 1623 W. Park Ave. 

47th St. Dispensary, at Social Service House, 47th St. and 
Emerald Ave. 

Mary Crane Dispensary, 818 Gilpin Place. 

College of Dentistry, University of Illinois 

Dental Infirmary 
1838 W. Harrison St., 

Tel., West 4160. Hours: 1—5 p. m. 

Supt., Dr. J. C. McGuire. 

Furnishes a limited amount of dental service free upon the 
endorsement of responsible persons. Charge made to coyer 
cost of materials in all other cases. 

Northwestern University Dental School 

Dental Clinic 
31 W. Lake St., 

Tel., Randolph 5816. Hours: 8:30 a. m.—4:30 p. m. 

Supt., Dr. R. E. Blackwell. 

Furnishes limited amount of dental service free to patients 
recommended by charitable organizations. Nominal charge 
made for materials in all other instances. 



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HOSPITALS 

General 


Alexian Brothers Hospital 

1200 Belden Ave., 

Tel., Lincoln 1005. 

Supt., Brother Peter Vesper. 

Estab. 1866. Under Roman Catholic auspices. For medical 
and surgical aid to sick and disabled men. Also maintains 
special sanitarium for nervous cases. Indigents treated free. 
Charges, $8 to $17 per week. Capacity, 250 beds. 

Augustana Hospital 

2043 Cleveland Ave., 

Tel., Diversey 3311. 

Supt., M. Wahlstrom, M. D. 

Incorp. 1882. Under auspices of the Evangelical Lutheran 
Church. A general hospital for the care of the sick. Charges, 
$8 to $60 per week. Charity cases received. Capacity, 200 
beds. 

Chicago Union Hospital 

830 Wellington Ave., 

Tel., Lake View 2321. 

Acting Supt., Miss Minnie Allen, R N. 

Incorp. 1901. A general hospital and training school for 
nurses. A limited number of free cases accepted. Charges, 
$12 to $45 per week. 

Children’s Memorial Hospital 

735 Fullerton Ave., 

Tel., Lincoln 166. 

Supt., Miss B. M. Henderson, R. N. 

Estab. 1882. For the free medical care of children under 
twelve years of age, not suffering from contagious or incurable 
diseases. Maintains Social Service Department. Supported by 
city appropriation and contributions. Capacity, 175 beds. 

Columbus Extension Hospital 

809 Lytle St., 

Tel., Haymarket 4039. 

Supt., Mother Caroline. 

Estab. 1911. A general hospital. Limited number of charity 
cases accepted. Charges, $20 to $70 per week. Capacity, 100 
beds. 

Cook County Hospital 

Harrison and Honore Sts., 

Tel., West 4960. 

Warden, Michael Zimmer. 

Estab. 1847. A general free hospital, including departments 




HOSPITALS—GENERAL 


147 


of surgery, medicine, obstetrics, gynecology, nervous and men¬ 
tal diseases, tuberculosis, diseases of the eye, ear, nose and 
throat, skin and venereal diseases, contagious diseases, orthope¬ 
dic surgery, pathology and pathological chemistry. Admission 
by application at County Agent’s office at hospital, or upon 
recommendation of County Physician of medical staff of the 
Agent. Social Service Department maintained by Illinois 

Nurses’ Training School. Reg. Bur. 

• 

Deaconess Society and Hospital 

408 Wisconsin St., 

Tel., Lincoln 1983. 

Supt., Rev. J. H. Bauernfeind. 

Estab. 1904. Under auspices of the Evangelical Association 
as a general hospital, for care of sick. Limited number oi 
charity cases received. Charges $12 to $25 per week. Capac¬ 
ity, 33 beds. 

Englewood Hospital 

6001 Green St., 

Tel., Englewood 7000. 

Supt., E. T. Olsen, M. D. 

Estab. 1893. A general hospital. A limited number of char¬ 
ity cases accepted. Charges, $10 to $40 per week. Capacity, 
125 beds. 

Fort Dearborn Hospital 

3831 Vernon Avenue, 

Tel., Douglas 6800. 

Supt., O. Bourque, M. D. 

A general hospital for the medical and surgical care of the 
sick and injured. Maintains 10 free beds, also free dispensary. 
Charges $10 to $35 a week. 

Frances E. Willard National Temperance Hospital 

710 S. Lincoln St., 

Tel., West 2181. 

Supt., Miss E. C. Waddell, R. N. 

Incorp. 1886. A general hospital in which liquor is eliminated 
in the giving of medicine. A limited number of charity pa¬ 
tients received. Charges, $10 to $40 per week. Capacity, 100 
beds. 

German-American Hospital 

731 Diversey Parkway, 

Tel., Lincoln 4000. 

Supt., H. J. Haiselden, M. D. 

Incorp. 1896. For the care of the sick irrespective of na¬ 
tionality or creed. Receives police ambulance cases. Charges 
$12 to $50 per week. Free to those unable to pay. Capacity, 80 
beds. 




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German Evangelical Deaconess Home and Hospital 

5421 S. Morgan St., ^ 

Tel., Drover 2152. 

Supt., Rev. F. Weber. 

Estab. 1911. Under auspices of German Evangelical Synod 
of North America. To train deaconesses and nurses and give 
medical treatment to poor patients free of charge. Charges 
those able to pay, $10.50 to $25 per week. Capacity, 56 beds. 

German Hospital of Chicago 

551 Grant Place, 

Tel., Lincoln 7017. 

Supt., Miss Mary Elizabeth Lewis, R. N. 

Incorp. 1883. For medical and surgical cases, except chronic 
mental and contagious diseases. Free to poor. Maintains So¬ 
cial Service Department. Charges, $1.50 per day and upward. 
Capacity, 150 beds. 


Hahnemann Hospital 

2814 Ellis Ave., 

Tel., Calumet 2789. 

Supt., Miss Jessie A. Horn, R. N. 

Estab. 1868. A general hospital for the medical and surgical 
care of the sick and injured. Maintains 20 to 40 free beds for 
Hahnemann Dispensary cases. Charges $7 per week and up¬ 
ward. Capacity, 140 beds. 


Hospital of St. Anthony De Padua 

19th St. and Marshall Blvd., 

Tel., Lawndale 1711. 

Supt., Sister M. Monica. 

Incorp. 1900. Under Roman Catholic Community of the 
Sisters of the Sacred Heart. To care for the sick and injured. 
A limited number of charity cases accepted. Charges, $10 to 
$50 per week. Capacity, 176 beds. 


Jefferson Park Hospital 

1402 W. Monroe St., 

Tel., Monroe 6880. 

Supt., Miss Elizabeth Paul, R. N. 

Estab. 1900. For the care of surgical, medical and obstetri- 
cal cases . Charitable obstetrical cases cared for. Charges $11 
to $25 per week. Capacity, 75 beds. 


Mary Thompson Hospital 

1712 W. Adams St., 

Tel., West 2571. 

Supt., Miss Augusta Hinze, R. N. 

Estab. 1865. A hospital for women 
medical, surgical and obstetrical care, 
pensary and training school for nurses, 
per week; children, $5 to $7 per week. 


and children. Gives 
Maintains private dis¬ 
charges, $10.50 to $35 
Capacity, 75 beds. 



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Mercy Hospital 

2537 Prairie Ave., 

Tel., Calumet 267. 

Supt., Sister Mary Rita. 

Incorp. 1851. Under auspices of Roman Catholic Sisters of 
Mercy. A general hospital for the medical and surgical care of 
the sick and injured. A limited number of charity cases ac¬ 
cepted. Maintains training school for nurses. Charges, $10 to 
$50 per week. Capacity, 350 beds. 

Michael Reese Hospital 

29th St. and Ellis Ave., 

Tel., Calumet 1830. 

Supt., Chas. D. Wilkins, M. D. 

Incorp. 1888. A general hospital for the medical and surgical 
care of the sick and injured. Maintains Social Service Depart¬ 
ment. Sixty-five per cent charity cases. Charges $8.25 per 
week and upward. Supported by Associated Jewish Charities. 
Capacity, 475 beds. 

Norwegian-American Hospital 

1044 N. Francisco Ave., 

Tel., Humboldt 1030. 

Supt., Miss Belle Olsen, R. N. 

Estab. 1894. Under auspices of Norwegian-American Hospi¬ 
tal Society as a general hospital and nurses’ training school. A 
limited number of free patients accepted. Charges, $8.75 to 
$30 per week. Capacity, 50 beds. 

Norwegian Lutheran Deaconess Home and Hospital 

1138 N. Leavitt St., 

Tel., Humboldt 8180. 

Rector, Rev. A. Oefstedal. 

Estab. 1897. Under Norwegian Lutheran auspices for the 
medical and surgical care of the sick. Free treatment to pa¬ 
tients unable to pay. Conducts training school for deaconess¬ 
es. Charges $10 to $40’ per week. Capacity, 100 beds. 

Park Avenue Hospital 

1940 Park Ave., 

Tel., West 762. 

Supt., Miss Eleanor J. Cannell, R. N. 

Estab. 1901. A general hospital for care of the sick and in¬ 
jured. A limited number of charity cases accepted. Charges, 
$10 to $25 per week. Capacity, 50 beds. 

Passavant Memorial Hospital 

149 W. Superior St., 

Tel., Superior 1065. 

Supt., Miss Charlotte Christian. 

Estab. 1865. A general hospital for the care of the sick and 



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injured. One third charity cases. Charges, $10 to $30 per 
week. Capacity, 75 beds. R e S- Bur. 

Peoples Hospital 

253 West 22nd St., 

Tel., Calumet 801. 

Supt., I. Clark Gary, M. D. 

Incorp. 1901. A general hospital, and training school for 
nurses. Has fund for free treatment of emergency patients un¬ 
able to pay. Charges $10 to $30 per week. Capacity, 50 beds. 

Post Graduate Hospital 

2400 Dearborn St., 

Tel., Calumet 5526. 

Gen’l. Supt., E. J. Hockaday. 

Estab. 1888. A general hospital for care of sick and injured. 
Maintains a dispensary in connection with the hospital. 
Charges $10.50 to $35 per week. A limited number of charity 
cases accepted. Capacity, 85 beds. 

Presbyterian Hospital 

Congress and Wood Sts., 

Tel., West 2740. 

Supt., Asa S. Bacon. 

Incorp. 1883. A general hospital for the care of the sick and 
injured. Maintains Social Service Department and Nurses’ 
Training School. A limited number of charity cases accepted. 
Charges, $8.75 per week and upward. Capacity, 425 beds. 

Provident Hospital 

16 W. 36th St., 

Tel., Douglas 1086 and 1391. 

Supt., Mrs. Agnes E. Smith, R. N. 

Estab. 1891. A general hospital for the care of the sick. 
Maintains dispensary and training school for nurses, infants' 
feeding station, and branch of the Chicago Lying-in Hospital 
and Dispensary. Free field nursing service for maternity cases. 
One third of cases charity. Charges, $10 to $25 per week. Sup¬ 
ported by contributions. Capacity, 25 beds. 

Ravenswood Hospital 

1917 Wilson Ave., 

Tel., Edgewater 577. 

Supt., Miss Sidney K. Appell, R. N. 

For the general care of the sick and injured. A limited num¬ 
ber of charity cases accepted. Charges, $14 to $31.50 per week. 
Capacity, 50 beds. 

St. Bernard’s Hospital 

6337 Harvard Ave., 

Tel., Wentworth 8201. 

Supt., Sister Anna Sproule. 

Estab. 1907, For medical and surgical care of the sick and 




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injured. A limited number of charity cases accepted. Charges, 
$10 to $40 per week. Capacity, 150 beds. 

St. Elizabeth’s Hospital 

1433 Claremont Ave., 

Armitage 700. 

Supt., Sister M. Catherine. 

Incorp. 1887. Under auspices of the Roman Catholic Poor 
Handmaids of Jesus Christ. For the care of the sick and in¬ 
jured. Charges, wards $8 to $10 per week; rooms, $18 to $20 
per week. Capacity, 175. 

St. Joseph’s Hospital 

2100 Burling St., 

Tel., Lincoln 424. 

Supt., Sister M.< Cammilla. 

Estab. 1867. Under auspices of Roman Catholic Sisters of 
Charity of St. Vincent de Paul. For the care of the sick and 
injured. Maintains training school for nurses, dispensary and 
Social Service Department. A limited number of charity cases 
accepted. Charges, $15 a week and upward. Ward, $8 a 
week. Capacity, 300. 

St. Luke’s Hospital 

1416 Indiana Ave., 

Tel., Calumet 4040. 

Supt., Jno. L. Meigs. 

Estab. 1864. Under auspices of the Protestant Episcopal 
Church as a general hospital. Maintains free dispensary and 
training school for nurses and Social Service Department. A 
limited number of charity cases accepted. Charges $7 to $90 
per week. Capacity, 350 beds. 

St. Mary’s of Nazareth Hospital 

1120 N. Leavitt St., 

Tel., Humboldt 2600. 

Supt., Sister Mary Amata. 

Incorp. 1901. Under auspices of Roman Catholic Sisters of 
the Holy Family of Nazareth. For the care of the sick and 
injured. No contagious or infectious cases received. Main¬ 
tains training school for nurses. One third charity cases. 
Charges, $7 to $25 per week. Capacity, 250 beds. 

South Chicago Hospital 

2325 E. 92nd Place, 

Tel., South Chicago 2. 

Supt., Miss Gertrude A. Briggs, R. N. 

Estab. 1895. A general hospital for medical and surgical 
treatment. Maintains training school for nurses. Limited num¬ 
ber of charity cases accepted. Charges, $12 to $27 per week. 
Capacity, 40 beds. 



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Swedish Covenant Hospital and Home of Mercy 

2739 Foster Ave., 

Tel., Edgewater 144. 

Supt., Rev. Albin Johnson. 

Estab. 1886. A general hospital and home for aged men and 
women. Preference given to members of Swedish Evangelical 
Mission Covenant. A limited number of charity cases ac¬ 
cepted. Charges $9 to $22 per week. Supported by contribu¬ 
tions and fees. Capacity, 75. 

University Hospital 

Congress St. and Ogden Ave., 

Tel., West 882. 

Supt., Miss Mildred West, R. N. 

Estab. 1907. A general hospital. A limited number of char¬ 
ity cases accepted. Charges $14 to $49 per week. Capacity, 98 
beds. 

Washington Park Hospital 

437 E. 60th St., 

Tel., Blackstone 4000. 

Supt., R. K. Packard, M. D. 

Incorp. 1904. For medical and surgical care of the sick. 
Maintains training school for nurses. A limited number of 
charity cases accepted. Charges, $14 to $60 per week. Capac¬ 
ity, 100 beds. 

Wesley Memorial Hospital 

25th and Dearborn Sts., 

Tel., Calumet 5432. 

Supt., E. S. Gilmore. 

Estab. 1888. Under auspices of Methodist Episcopal Church. 
A general hospital for the medical and surgical care of the 
sick and injured. Maintains a training school for nurses and 
social service department. A limited number of charity cases 
accepted. Charges $12.75 to $175 per week. Capacity, 275 beds. 

West End Hospital 

2058 West Monroe St., 

Tel., Seeley 6323. 

Supt., Dr. Jacob K. Meyers. 

Estab. 1916. A general hospital for the care of medical and 
surgical cases. Maintains free dispensary in connection with 
hospital. A limited number of charity cases accepted. Charges, 
$10.50 to $30 per week. Capacity, 30 beds. 

Emergency 

Emergency Aid Hospital of Chicago 

621 Orleans St., 

Tel., Superior 2739. 

Supt., E. J. Buchan, M. D. 

Estab. 1909. Gives medical and surgical first aid and subse- 




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153 


quent treatments. Receives charity patients for examination. 
Charges, $8 to $15 per week. 

Iroquois Memorial Hospital 

23 N. Market St., 

Tel., Franklin 2075. 

Supt., Hugo E. Betz, M. D. 

Incorp. 1904. Under supervision of the City of Chicago De¬ 
partment of Health. Provides surgical and medical first aid 
of all kinds; takes care of cases of accidents in the Loop. 
Gives preventative treatment for hydrophobia; administers 
typhoid vaccine and Tetanus anti-toxin; collects material for 
Wasserman tests. Has ambulance service. Supported by City 
appropriation. Capacity, 20. 

Sceleth Emergency Hospital 

26th St. and California Ave, 

Tel., Lawndale 500. 

Supt., C. E. Sceleth, M. D. 

Founded 1910. For the treatment of sick prisoners, inebriates 
and drug users in the House of Correction. Also receives po¬ 
lice emergency cases. Supported by City appropriation. Capac¬ 
ity, men’s ward, 130; women’s ward, 40. 

Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat 

Chicago Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital 

235 W. Washington St., 

Tel., Franklin 982. 

Supt., J. R. Hoffman, M. D. 

Estab. 1897. Gives treatment for diseases of the eye, ear, 
nose and throat. Maintains clinic. Receives charity patients. 
Charges, $2 per day in wards. Capacity, 30. 

Illinois Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary 

904 W. Adams St, 

Tel, Monroe 1109. 

Supt, Hiram J. Smith, M. D. 

Under Illinois Department of Public Welfare. Provides treat¬ 
ment for diseases of the eye, ear, nose, and throat to indigent 
citizens! Maintains clinic. Free. Supported by State appro¬ 
priation. Capacity, 200. 

Infectious and Contagious 
Contagious Disease Hospital 

35th St. and Lawndale Ave, 

Tel, Lawndale 2236. 

Estab. 1908. Under supervision of the City of Chicago De¬ 
partment of Health. For the treatment of diphtheria cases. 
No charges. Has ambulance service. Supported by city ap¬ 
propriation. Capacity, 70. 



154 


MEDICAL AID 


Durand Hospital of Memorial Institute for Infectious Diseases 

637 S. Wood St., 

Tel., West 4460. 

Supt., Miss Charlotte Johnson, R. N. 

Estab. 1913. To provide treatment for poor people suffering 
from infectious diseases. Free. Supported by endowment. 
Capacity, 50. 

Frances Juvenile Home 

433 East 42nd St., 

Tel., Drexel 3681. 

Supt., Mrs. Frances Linnett. 

Estab. 1909. Provides medical treatment for girls between 
the ages of 5* and 14 years afflicted with venereal diseases. 
Charity patients received. Supported by fees and contribu¬ 
tions. Charges, $15 a month to those able to pay. Capacity, 
30. Reg. Bur. 

Isolation Hospital 
34th St. and Hamlin Ave., 

Tel., Lawndale 2117. 

Supt., Archibald Hoyne, M. D. 

Estab. 1896. Under supervision of the City of Chicago De¬ 
partment of Health. Gives treatment to small-pox cases. No 
charges. Supported by City appropriation. Capacity, 50. 

Municipal Contagious Disease Hospital 

31st St. and California Ave., 

Tel., Rockwell 5000. 

Estab. 1917. Under supervision of the City of Chicago De¬ 
partment of Health. For the treatment of contagious cases. 
No charges. Supported by City appropriation. Capacity, 200. 

Incurables 

Chicago Home for Incurables 

5535 Ellis Ave., 

Tel., Hyde Park 74. 

Supt., F. D. Mitchell, M. D. 

Incorp. 1886. For the care of the incurable sick. A large 
number of charity patients received. Supported by endow¬ 
ment. Admission fee according to financial ability of appli¬ 
cant. Capacity, 265. 

Inebriates and Drug Users 
Martha Washington Home 

2318 Irving Park Blvd., 

Tel., Lake View 181. 

Supt., Mrs. Grace W. Carr, R. N. 

Estab. 1882. For the medical treatment and reformation of 
women addicted to the use of alcohol and drugs. A limited 
number of free patients admitted. Supported by fees and 
endowment. Charges, $5—$25 per week. Capacity, 35. 



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155 


Sceleth Emergency Hospital 

W. 26th St. and California Ave., 

Tel., Lawndale 500. 

Supt., C. E. Sceleth, M. D. 

Provides treatment for inebriates and drug users committed 
to House of Correction and police emergency cases. See Hos¬ 
pitals (Emergency), page 153 

Washingtonian Home 

1533 W. Madison St., 

Tel., Monroe 563. 

Supt., William H. Barton, M. D. 

Estab. 1867. For the medical treatment and reformation of 
men addicted to the use of alcohol and drugs. A limited num¬ 
ber of charity patients admitted. Charges $6—$15 per week. 
Supported by endowment and fees. Capacity, 100. 

Insane 

Illinois Department of Public Welfare 

Springfield, Ill. 

Director, Charles H. Thorne. 

Has supervision of State Hospitals for the Insane. These 
hospitals are for the custody and treatment of Illinois citizens 
suffering from mental disorders. Supported by State appro¬ 
priation. 

Alton State Hospital 

Alton, Ill. 

Supt., George A. Zeller, M. D. 

Anna State Hospital 

Anna, Ill. 

Supt., C. H. Anderson, M. D. 

Chester State Hospital 

Chester, Ill. 

Supt., F. A. Stubbleton, M. D. 

For the care of the criminal insane. 

Chicago State Hospital 

Dunning, Ill. 

Supt., Charles F. Read, M. D. 

Elgin State HosDital 

Elgin, Ill. 

Supt., Ralph T. Hinton, M. D. 

Jacksonville State Hospital 
Jacksonville, Ill. 

Supt., E. L. Hill, M. D. 

Kankakee State Hospital 

Kankakee, Ill. 

Supt., Eugene Cohn, M. D. 




156 MEDICAL AID 


Peoria State Hospital 

Peoria, Ill. 

Supt., R. A. Goodner, M. D. 

Watertown State Hospital 

Watertown, Ill. 

Supt., M. C. Hawley, M. D. 

Maternity 

Beulah Home and Maternity Hospital 

2144 N. Clark St., 

Tel., Lincoln 5. 

Supt., Mrs. Edward L. Brooks. 

Estab. 1896. To give a home, protection and medical treat¬ 
ment to unmarried mothers and helpless, deserted wives. Sup¬ 
ported by contributions. Capacity, 40. Reg. Bur. 

Chicago Lying-In Hospital and Dispensary 

5038 Vincennes Ave., 

Tel., Kenwood 1480. 

Supt., Miss Jessie F. Christie, R. N. 

Estab. 1895. Incorp. 1897. To provide medical treatment 
and care for maternity cases. Maintains two dispensaries and 
a Social Service Department. Receives charity cases. Supported 
by endowment, fees and contributions. Capacity, 110. 

Reg. Bur. 

Chicago Maternity Hosnital and Training School for Nurses 

2314 N. Clark St., 

Tel., Lincoln 1062. 

Supt., Effa V. Davis, M. D. 

Estab. 1895. Provides treatment for maternity cases; also 
treatment for infants under two years of age. Receives char¬ 
ity patients. Charges $12.50—$25 per week. Supported by in¬ 
come and contributions. 

Life Boat Rescue Home 

Hinsdale, Ill. 

Tel., Hinsdale 645. 

Supt., Mrs. C. L. Clough. 

Estab. 1908. Provides medical treatment and protection for 
unmarried mothers. Small charges to those able to pay and 
others free. Supported by contributions. Capacity, 25. 

Maternity and Infant Hospital of Chicago 

1900 S. Kedzie Ave., 

Tel., Lawndale 5727. 

Supt., W. F. Briney, M. D. 

Estab. 1900. Provides medical treatment for unmarried 
mothers and helpless, deserted wives. Provides care for in¬ 
fants and secures homes for them. Charity patients received. 
Supported by income from fees. Charges $7 per week. Capac¬ 
ity 25. 





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157 


St. Margaret’s Home and Maternity Hospital 

2501 W. Monroe St., 

Tel., Seeley 6239. 

Supt., Miss Mary L. Collins. 

Estab. 1911. Provides medical treatment for unmarried 
mothers. Mothers and babies may remain in the home for 
two years. Supported by contributions and fees. 10 beds 
and 10 cribs free. Capacity, 25 beds, 25 cribs. 

Salvation Army 

Rescue and Maternity Home, 

1332 N. La Salle St., 

Tel., Superior 2012. 

Ensign Louise V. Andrews in charge 

Provides hospital care for unmarried mothers and erring 
women. Helps them to become good mothers and house¬ 
keepers. Free. Capacity, 45. Reg. Bur. 

St. Vincent’s Infant Asvlum 

721 N. La Salle St., 

Tel., Superior 282. 

Conducts maternity hospital for unfortunate women. Free. 
Capacity, 10. See Child Welfare (Institutions* for Dependent 
Children), page 45. 

Hospital Social Service 

Bureau of Social Service of Cook County 

Psychopathic Hospital Division 
Wood and Polk Sts., 

Tel., West 4960. 

Director of Social Service Nurses, Miss Edna J. Wray, R. N. 

Makes social investigations of Psychopathic Hospital cases, 
also other mental cases referred by County Court, social agen¬ 
cies and individuals. Presents to County Court social history 
of these cases. Secures aid for rehabilitation of those in need. 
See Protective Agencies, page 168. 

Central Free Dispensary 

Social Service Department 
1744 W. Harrison St., 

Tel., West 112. 

Supt., Mrs. Marie H. Ransom. 

Estab. 1914. To help solve the problems relating to the 
physical condition of patients. Endeavors to keep patients 
under supervision until treatment is completed. Arranges 
for dental, hospital, convalescent and nursing care; secures, 
through co-operation with other organizations, material relief 
and renders social service wherever necessary. Supported by 
contributions and endowment. See Medical Aid (Dispensar¬ 
ies), page 138. Reg. Bur. 




158 


MEDICAL AID 


Chicago Lying-In Hospital and Dispensary 

Social Service Department 
5038 Vincennes Ave., 

Tel., Kenwood 1480. 

Supt., Miss Ella Allen, R. N. 

Visits homes of dispensary patients. Instructs mothers in 
prenatal care and child hygiene. Provides food, clothing, 
medicine, sick-room appliances and medical aid. See Medical 
Aid (Hospitals—Maternity), page 156. Reg. Bur. 

Children’s Memorial Hospital 

Social Service Department 
735 Fullerton Ave., 

Tel., Lincoln 166. 

Director Social Service Dept., Miss Adelaide M. Walsh, R. N. 

Estab. 1911. For the after care and supervision of patients 
whose parents are unable to provide proper or necessary 
facilities for convalescence and recovery. Special attention 
given to convalescent cardiac patients, eye clinic work, feeding 
cases; general supervision of proper hygiene in home, etc. 
Free. See Medical (Hospitals—General), page 146. Reg. Bur* 

City of Chicago Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium 

Social Service Department 
105 W. Monroe St., 

Tel., Central 8644. 

Supt., Miss Marie E. Caldwell. 

Estab. 1917. Works for the rehabilitation of families ol 
Sanitarium patients. Visiting housekeepers give instruction 
in cleanly housekeeping, the purchase and preparation ol 
proper food and other services. Social service workers in¬ 
vestigate homes and endeavor to remedy any social conditions 
which may hinder the recovery of patients. See Tuberculosis 
(Sanitaria), page 166. Reg. Bur. 

Cook County Hospital 

Social Service Department 
Harrison and Wood Sts., 

Tel., West 1214 and 4960. 

Director Social Service Dept., Miss Marion C. Prentiss, R. N. 

Estab. 1911. To see that the work done by hospital doctors 
and nurses is not wasted because of unsanitary home con¬ 
ditions, ignorance or willfulness on part of patient or relatives; 
to safeguard young girls and children, unmarried mothers and 
babes; to arrange for convalescent care for women and chil¬ 
dren when such cannot be given in their own homes. A course 
in vocational work provided for handicapped girls and men 
in the orthopedic ward, also work in common school branches 
under direction of various public school teachers. For nurses 





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159 


in training—a six weeks’ service in the department, with the 
object of providing for the pupil nurse the social background 
of the patient, thus helping to explain the medical situation 
and to give some idea of the public health activities of the 
city and county. Maintained by Illinois Nurses’ Training 
School. See Medical (Hospitals General), page 146. 

Reg. Bur. 

German Hospital of Chicago 

Social Service Department 

551 Grant Place, 

Tel., Lincoln 7017. 

Social Service Worker, Miss Francis K. Post. 

Estab. 1916. To do follow-up work in connection with hos¬ 
pital. Provides instruction to mothers in prenatal and post¬ 
natal care. Co-operates with charitable organizations in caring 
for social needs of discharged patients and the ill in their 
homes. See Hospitals (General), page 148. 

Hahnemann Dispensary 

Social Service Department 
2811 Cottage Grove Ave., 

Tel., Calumet 3652. 

Director, Mrs. Charlote S. Martindell. 

Estab. 1916. To follow up dispensary cases and provide 
facilities for convalescent care and recovery. See Medical 
Aid (Dispensaries), page 141. Reg. Bur. 

Michael Reese Hospital 

Social Service Department 
29th St. and Ellis Ave.* 

Tel., Calumet 1830. 

Social Service Worker, Miss Louise M. Heller, R. N. 

Estab. 1915. For supervision of patients unable to provide 
proper or necessary facilities for convalescence and recovery. 
Visits the home and co-operates with charity organizations 
in furnishing convalescent care. See Hospitals (General), 
page 149. Re g- Bur - 

Passavant Memorial Hospital 

Social Service Department 
149 W. Superior St., 

Tel., Superior 1065. 

Supt., Miss Charlotte Christian. 

Estab. 1912. To do follow-up work in connection with hos¬ 
pital Provides for social needs of discharged patients, and 
the ill in their homes, referred by physicians or relief agencies. 
See Medical Aid( Hospitals—General), page 149. 



160 


MEDICAL AID 


Presbyterian Hospital 

Social Service Department 
Congress and Wood Sts., 

Tel., West 2740. 

Supt. Social Service Dept., Miss Jessie Breeze, R. N. 

Estab. 1909. To render such social service as may be in¬ 
dicated to patients while in the hospital, at time of discharge 
or afterward, and when necessary to make preliminary ar¬ 
rangements for admission. See Hospitals (General), page 150. 

St. Joseph’s Hospital ® ur - 

Social Service Department 
2100 Burling St., 

Tel., Lincoln 424. 

Sister M. Alicia in charge. 

Visits the poor in their homes. Furnishes food and medicine 
to the sick and injured. Assists in securing employment for 
needy patients. See Hospitals (General), page 151. 

St. Luke’s Hospital 
Social Service Department 
1416 Indiana Ave., 

Tel., Calumet 4840. 

Supt., Miss Zoe Harpster, R. N. 

Estab. 1914. To do follow-up work in homes of free patients, 
with special reference to maternity and children’s cases. See 
Hospitals (General), page 151. Reg. Bur. 

Society of St. Vincent De Paul of Chicago 
Hospital Social Service 
8 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Central 272. 

Director, Miss Lena Moninger. 

Maintains in connection with the Social Service Department 
of the Cook County Hospital two workers and daily attend¬ 
ants in the maternity ward. See Relief, page 212. 

Wesley Memorial Hospital 
Social Service Department 
25th and Dearborn Sts., 

Tel., Calumet 5432. 

Supt. Social Service Dept., Miss Bess Synhorst, R. N. 

Estab. 1914. Investigates home conditions of charity pa¬ 
tients and follows up all cases needing special attention and 
after care. Co-operates with social agencies, securing necessary 
assistance for discharged patients. See Hospitals (General), 
page 152. Reg. Bur! 

INSTITUTIONS FOR CONVALESCENTS 
Arden Shore Camp 
Lake Bluff, Illinois, 

Tel., Lake Bluff 95. 

Supt., Miss Theresa A. Clow. 

Provides convalescent care for men and boys in winter. 



INSTITUTIONS FOR CONVALESCENTS 


161 


Free. Capacity, 50. See Recreation (Outings and Camps), 
page 197. 

Baron Hiisch Woman’s Club Rest Cottage 

3127 Calumet Ave., 

Tel., Douglas 8900. 

Supt., Mrs. Ida Gallinger. 

Estab. 1915. Provides convalescent care for men and boys. 
Free. Supported by contributions and membership dues from 
the Baron Hirsch Woman’s Club. Capacity, 24. Reg. Bur. 

Chicago Home for Convalescent Women and Children 

1516 W. Adams St., 

Tel., Monroe 96. 

Supt., Miss Florence M. Stewart. 

Incorp. 1903. Provides convalescent care for women and 
children. Free. Supported by subscriptions. Capacity, 32. 

Grove House 

1729 Livingston St., Evanston, Ill., 

Tel., Evanston 1234. 

Supt., Miss E. D. Miller. 

Incorp. 1902. Provides convalescent care for women and 
children. Free to those unable to pay. Supported by contri¬ 
butions and fees. Charges, $3—$7 per week. Capacity, 39. 

Resthaven 

3360 S. Park Ave., 

Tel., Douglas 255. 

Supt., Mrs. M. Gorzon. 

Estab. 1912. Provides convalescent care for Jewish women 
and girls. Free. Supported by Sarah Greenebaum Lodge No. 
16, O. U. T. S. Capacity, 21. 

Tribune Summer Hospital 

Algonquin, Ill., 

Tel., Algonquin 9. 

Supt., Mrs.. Laura J. Collar. 

Estab. 1905. Under administration of the United Charities 
of Chicago. Provides convalescent care for poor women and 
children. Free. Supported by funds raised by the Chicago 
Tribune and the United Charities. Capacity, 100. 

SUMMER SANITARIA FOR INFANTS 
Chicago Daily News Fresh Air Fund for Sick Babies 

15 N. Wells St., 

Tel., Franklin 1. 

Manager. W. A. Strong. 

Estab. 1886. Incorp. 1904. Maintains fresh air sanitarium 
for sick babies in Lincoln Park. Sanitarium provides medical 
treatment, nursing service, follow-up treatment, and educa¬ 
tion in homes. Gives day time care only. Open June to Sep¬ 
tember. Free. Supported by contributions. Capacity, 500. 



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MEDICAL AID 


Jackson Park Sanitarium 

Pres., Mrs. DeWilton Woodbury, 

5346 Blackstone Ave. Tel., Midway 6403. 

Sec., Mrs. Adele S. Martin, 

5244 Greenwood Ave. Tel., Hyde Park 1589. 

Estab. 1896. Sanitarium located in Jackson Park on the 
Lake Shore. Provides treatment for sick babies during the 
summer months. Provides financial support for the Infant 
Welfare Station at 83rd St. and Bond Ave. Free. Supported 
by contributions. Capacity of Sanitarium, 60. 

INSTITUTIONS FOR DEFECTIVES 
Cripples 

Country Home for Convalescent Children 

West Chicago, Ill. 

Tel., West Chicago 19. 

Supt., Miss Margaret Little. 

Estab. 1911. Provides medical and surgical treatment for 
crippled children. Patients are kept as long as they show 
improvement. Free. Supported by contributions. Ca¬ 
pacity, 75. 

Home for Destitute Crippled Children 

1653 Park Ave., 

Tel., West 232. 

Supt., Miss Harriett M. Phillips. , 

Incorp. 1893. To provide a home and education for crippled 
children. Also maintains a free clinic providing medical and 
surgical treatment. Age limit, 2 % to 12 years. Supported by 
subscriptions and contributions. Capacity, 110. 

Outing Association for Crippled Children 

Pres., Mrs. F. L. Haskell, 

4917 Sheridan Road. Tel., Edgewater 4336. 

Sec., Miss Mildred Hobinger, 

1116 S. Richmond St. Tel., Garfield 4728. 

Provides outings for crippled children from various Chicago 
organizations and the Spalding School for Crippled Children, 
See Recreation (Outings and Camps), page 200. 

Epileptics 

Dixon State School and Colony 

Dixon, Ill. 

Supt., Dr. H. B. Carriel. 

Estab. 1915. Under supervision of the Illinois Department 
of Public Welfare Will provide treatment and industrial 
training for improvable epileptics. Buildings are in process of 
erection, and will be opened during the year 1917. Supported 
by State appropriation. 



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163 


Feeble-Minded 

See also Psychopathic Hospitals and Institutes 

Lincoln State School and Colony 

Lincoln, Ill. 

Supt., Thomas H. Leonard, M. D. 

Estab. 1870. Under Illinois Department of Public Welfare. 
Provides a home and training for the feeble-minded children of 
Illinois. All admissions by Court commitment. Free to those 
unable to pay. Others make payment according to direction 
of court. Supported by State appropriation. Capacity, 1900. 

Mental Hygiene Societies 
Bureau of Personal Service 

1800 Selden St., 

Tel., West 4980. 

Supt., Miss Minnie F. Low. 

Aids in care of mentally afflicted by advice, institutional 
visitation and service; investigates homes before time of re¬ 
lease and advises authorities as to advisability of releasing 
patients. See Protective Agencies, page 168. 

Illinois Society for Mental Hygiene 

824 S. Halsted St., 

Tel., Haymarket 1579. 

Supt., Miss Elnora E. Thomson. 

Estab. 1910. To co-operate with public and private agencies 
in improving the condition of the insane and feeble minded; 
to aid in the after-care of patients discharged from hospitals 
for the insane; to secure data regarding social conditions pro¬ 
vocative of mental breakdown; to publish and circulate in¬ 
formation which may help in avoiding mental disease and 
propaganda for mental health. Includes a department of 
occupations to provide suitable employment for mentally and 
physically handicapped individuals who cannot compete in 
ordinary industrial pursuits. Free service. Supported by con¬ 
tributions. Reg. Bur. 

Psychopathic Hospitals and Institutes 

Chicago Board of Education 

Department of Child Study and Educational Research 
Room 806—7 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel, Central 3981. 

Hours: Monday, 1—5 P. M.; Wednesday and Friday, 9—12 
A. M. and 1—5 P. M. 

Director, Dr. D. P. MacMillan. 

Makes examination, mental and physical, of all problem 
cases of children of school age. Prepares school programs and 
supervises physical care of all special school children, deaf, 
blind, cripples, subnormals, truants, incorrigibles, stutterers, 
anaemics, tuberculars, epileptics, choreics and delinquents. 





164 


MEDICAL AID 


Juvenile Psychopathic Institute 

At Juvenile Detention Home, 771 Gilpin Place, 

Tel., Monroe 3836. 

Also has office at Juvenile Court, 10th Floor, County Bldg.'— 
Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Director, Herman M. Adler, M. D. 

Estab. 1909. For the medical, psychological and sociological 
study of repeaters and other “problem cases” of the Juvenile 
Court. Supported by Cook County Juvenile Court. 

Juvenile Psychopathic Institute 

Out Patients' Department 
West Polk St., near Wood St., 

Tel., West 4960. Local 225. 

Director, Herman M. Adler, M. D., State Criminologist. 

Sec., Miss Della Elmer. 

Estab. 1917. Under auspices of Department of Public Wel¬ 
fare, State of Illinois. To offer to the public a central station 
for free consultation in regard to mental problems of child¬ 
hood and adolescence. Furnishes medical, psychiatric and 
psychological examinations; provides psychiatric nursing, 
social investigation and treatment, and mental hygiene for 
mental defectives, psychopathic and delinquent cases. Sup¬ 
ported by the State of Illinois and the County of Cook. 

Municipal Court Psychopathic Laboratory 

1109 City Hall, 

Tel., Franklin 2684. 

Director, Dr. Wm. J. Hickson. 

Estab. 1914. A municipal laboratory for the psychopathic 
and physical examination of cases from the Municipal Courts. 
Supported by City appropriations. 

Orthogenic Clinic and School 

1748 W. Harrison St., 

Tel., West 112. Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 
10:30 A. M.—12 M. and 1 P. M.—4 P. M.; Saturday, 9 A. M 
—1 P. M. Arrangements for examination made by special 
appointment. 

Estab. 1912. Under auspices of Rush Medical College. A 
clinic for the study of all problems of the feeble-minded, and 
for the instruction of medical students in matters pertaining 
to the feeble-minded. Maintains school for border-line cases; 
also Social Service Department in connection with the Social 
Service Department of the Central Free Dispensary. 

Psychopathic Hospital 

Wood and Harrison Sts., 

Tel., West 4960. 

Supt., Adam Swajkart, M. D. 

A branch of Cook County Hospital established for the tern- 




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TUBERCULOSIS—FRESH-AIR WORK 


porary care of the mentally ill, who are held under observa¬ 
tion pending trial under state insane law. The social service 
department of this hospital is under the supervision of the 
Bureau of Social Service of Cook County. 

State Psychopathic Institute 

Kankakee, Ill. 

Alienist, H. Douglas Singer, M. D. 

Estab. 1908. Under Illinois Department of Public Welfare. 
Gives courses of instruction in mental disorders to physicians 
entering the medical service of the State for the care of the 
insane. Makes studies of nature and cause of mental dis¬ 
orders. Supported by State appropriation. 

University of Chicago Psychopathic Laboratory 

5816 Ingleside Ave., 

Tel:, Midway 800, Local 57. 

Director, Dr. H. C. Stevens. 

Estab. 1914. For the scientific examination of backward 
children. Free to those unable to pay. Supported by Uni¬ 
versity of Chicago. 


TUBERCULOSIS 

See also Dispensaries and Field Nursing Service. 

Fresh Air Work 

Camp Harlowarden 

Cherry Hill, Joliet, Ill. 

Maintained by the Stock Yards District of the United 
Charities for pre-tuberculous children of the Stock Yards 
District. Open June to September. Free. Capacity, 65. 

Chicago Board of Education 

Anaemic and Open Air Division 
7 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Central 3981. 

Director of Special Schools, Frank G. Brunner, M. D. 

Maintains open air rooms for under-nourished children, chil¬ 
dren in contact with tuberculosis in their homes or who have 
incipient tuberculosis. Board of Education provides school 
rooms and teachers. The Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium 
provides physicians and nurses. Food, extra clothing equip¬ 
ment and service are provided by the Elizabeth McCormick 
Memorial Fund. Open window rooms are maintained in the 
following schools: 

Budlong, 2701 W. Foster Ave. 

Burr, 1621 Wabansia Ave. 

Foster, 720 O’Brien St. 

Franklin, 226 W. Goethe St. 

Graham, 4436 S. Union Ave. 






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Haines Practice, 231 W. 23rd Place. 

Hamline, 4747 S. Bishop St. 

Holden, 3055 S. Loomis St. 

Madison, 7433 Dorchester Ave. 

Mayfair, 4615 W. Kilpatrick Ave. 

Moseley, 2348 S. Michigan Ave. 

Seward, 4600 S. Hermitage Ave. 

Sheridan (Phil), 9001 Escanaba Ave. 

Elizabeth McCormick Open Air School No 1, 818 Gilpin PI. 
Elizabeth McCormick Open Air School No. 2, 1152 Cam¬ 
bridge Ave. 

Elizabeth McCormick Memorial Fund 

315 Plymouth Court, 

Tel., Harrison 7885. 

Acting Director, Miss Mary Murphy. 

Co-operates with Chicago Board of Education in maintaining 
open air school rooms for anaemic and tubercular children. 
Provides food, extra clothing, service and equipment in open 
air school rooms. See Child Welfare (General Agencies), 
page 32. Reg. Bur. 

Jewish Training School of Chicago 

554 W. Twelfth St., 

Tel., Canal 2520. 

Supt., Joseph L. Bache. 

Maintains open air rooms in connection with school for 
anaemic, undernourished and tubercular children. See Edu¬ 
cation (Industrial), page 81. 

Sanitaria 

Chicago Fresh Air Hospital 

2450 Howard St., 

Tel., Rogers Park 321. 

Supt., Ethan A. Gray, M. D. 

Estab. 1909. Gives treatment for tuberculosis. Supported 
by fees. Charges, $15—$25 per week. Capacity, 100. 

Chicago-Winfield Tuberculosis Sanitarium 

Winfield, Ill., 

Tel., Wheaton 85. 

Supt., J. L. Anderson, M. D. 

Estab. 1908. For treatment of incipient and moderately 
advanced cases of pulmonary tuberculosis. 100 beds for char¬ 
ity patients. Charity ward supported by Associated Jewish 
Charities. Charges, $15—$20 per week. Capacity, 120. 

City of Chicago Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium 

N. Crawford and Bryn Mawr Aves., 

Tel., Monticello 3500. 

Gen. Supt., Chas. J. Happel, M. D. 

Estab. 1915. For treatment of Chicago citizens afflicted with 






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167 


tuberculosis. Ambulance service. Free. Supported by spe¬ 
cial tax levy. Capacity, 752. Dispensary Department. See 
Medical Aid (Dispensaries), page 140. 

Edward Sanitarium 

Naperville, Ill., 

Tel., Naperville 6. 

Estab. 1907. Under supervision of the Chicago Tuberculosis 
Institute. For the treatment of incipient and moderately 
advanced cases of pulmonary tuberculosis. Charges, $11—$16 
per week. Capacity, 100. 

Oak Forest Tuberculosis Hospital 

Oak Forest, Ill., f 

Tel., Pullman 875 and Blue Island 202. 

Estab. 1912. For the treatment of tubercular dependents 
of Cook County. Free. County agent issues permit for ad¬ 
mission. Supported by County appropriation. . Capacity, 700. 

Reg. Bur. 

Ridge Farm Preventorium 

Deerfield, Ill. 

Supt., Mrs. Alice E. Laing. 

Estab. 1912. To prevent the development of tuberculosis 
in anaemic children. Provides care, special diet and instruc¬ 
tion. Receives girls only between the ages of 6 and 12 years. 
Charges vary according to ability of patients to pay. Sup¬ 
ported by contributions and fees. Capacity, 27. 

Societies 

Chicago Tuberculosis Institute 

8 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Central 8316. 

Supt., James Minnick. 

Estab. 1906. For information, propaganda and education on 
tuberculosis. Supported by contributions, and by the sale 
of Red Cross Christmas seals. 

Jewish Consumptives Relief Society 

1800 Selden St., 

Tel., West 4980. 

Supt., Miss R. Zwihilsky. 

For the relief and care of tubercular patients in their homes 
and institutions. See Relief, page 208. 

Illinois Tuberculosis Association 

8 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Randolph 2065. 

Executive Sec., W. D. Thurber. 

Estab. 1910. For information, propaganda and education on 
tuberculosis throughout the State. Supported by contributions 
and by the sale of Red Cross Christmas seals. 




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PROTECTIVE AGENCIES 


PROTECTIVE AGENCIES 


Anti-Cruelty Society 

155 W. Grand Ave., 

Tel., Superior 5762. 

Supt., H. L. Roberts. 

See Child Welfare (General Agencies), page 31. 

Anti-Defamation League of America 

Suite 1228—7 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel, Randolph 1011. 

Sec, Leon L. Lewis. 

E^tab. 1913. To prevent defamation of the Jew and ulti¬ 
mately to put an end to unfair discrimination against all 
citizens. Distributes literature, investigates conditions of Jews 
in industries, provides lecture courses on Jewish subjects and 
aids in supervision of theatrical acts and motion pictures deal¬ 
ing with Jewish life. Supported by appropriation from Inde¬ 
pendent Order of B’nai B’rith. 

Big Sisters’ Association 

Pres, Mrs. J. E. Thorndyke, 

308 N. Waller Ave. Tel, Austin 1545. 

For women in the Courts. See Correctional Agencies (Treat¬ 
ment of Delinquents), page 66. 

Bureau of Personal Service 

1800 Selden St, 

Tel, West 4980. 

Supt, Miss Minnie F. Low. 

Estab. 1897. For personal service in Jewish cases. Provides 
legal aid, correctional work, institutional visitation and 
services, assistance in mental hygiene cases, protection for de- 
pedent, defective and delinquent children. Supported by As¬ 
sociated Jewish Charities. 

Bureau of Social Service of Cook County 

1130 County Bldg, 

Tel, Franklin 3000. 

Director and Supt, Mrs. Gertrude Howe Britton. 

Estab. 1916. Maintains social service departments in the 
County Court, County Jail, State’s Attorney’s Office, Oak 
Forest Infirmary, and Psychopathic Hospital. Investigates 
home conditions and needs of cases in these institutions; gives 
assistance for rehabilitation, and makes reports to officials in 
charge. Investigates requests for release from Lincoln State 
School. Issues statistical reports on marriage and divorce 
conditions. Supported by County taxation. Reg. Bur. 





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City and Immigrant Missionary Society of Chicago 

3257 N. Clark St., 

Tel., Lake View 6800. 

Supt., John P. Miller. 

Maintains protective work for immigrants. A representative 
at railway stations assists in securing lodging and employ¬ 
ment. See Relief, page 205. 

Illinois Humane Society 

1145 S. Wabash Ave., 

Tel., Harrison 8185. 

Supt., George A. H. Scott. 

See Child Welfare (General Agencies), page 33. 

Immigrants’ Protective League 

1140 S. Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Harrison 6576. 

Supt., Miss Helen Campbell. 

Estab. 1908. To apply the civic, social and philanthropic 
resources of the city to the needs of foreigners in Chicago; 
to protect them from exploitation; to co-operate with the 
federal, state and local authorities and with similar organi¬ 
zations in other localities; and to protect the right of asylum 
in all proper cases. Free. Supported by membership fees and 
contributions. Reg. Bur. 

Jewish Big Brothers 

Suite 1228—7 S Dearborn St., 

Tel., Randolph 1011. 

Director, L. Edward Lashman. 

Estab. 1915. Under auspices of Social Service Bureau, 
I. O. B. B. Aims to prevent delinquency among Jewish boys 
by placing those lacking proper home influences under the 
personal supervision of men of good will who direct these boys 
in their studies, work, recreation and religious life. Supported 
by Independent Order of B’nai B’rith. 

Juvenile Protective Association 

816 S. Halsted St., 

Tel., Monroe 5796. 

Supt., Miss Jessie F. Binford. 

Incorp. 1904. To suppress and prevent conditions contrib- 
ting to the dependency or delinquency of children; to prose¬ 
cute persons contributing to the dependency or delinquent 
of children. Promotes the study of child problems by syste¬ 
matic agitation through the press and otherwise; seeks to 
create permanent public sentiment for the establishment of 
wholesome agencies such as parks, playgrounds, free bath, va¬ 
cation schools, social centers, etc. Supported by contributions. 

Reg. Bur. 



170 PROTECTIVE AGENCIES 


District Offices 

Middle North and Northern District 
4055 Southport Ave. Tel., Wellington 9007. 

Protective Officer, Harry H. Grigg. 

Northwest District 

United Charities Office, 

1255 N. Robey St. Tel., Humboldt 36. 

Protective Officer, Miss S. Zeta Youmans. 

West Side District 

816 S. Halsted St. Tel., Monroe 5796. 

Protective Officer, Miss Clara Belle Rice. 

Southwest District 

816 S. Halsted St. Tel., Monroe 5796. 

Protective Officer, Mrs. Joseph C. Miller. 

Stock Yards District 
University of Chicago Settlement, 

4630 Gross Ave. Tel., Yards 596. 

Protective Officer, B. Blinstiub. 

Englewood and South Chicago District 
6312 Kenwood Ave. Tel., Hyde Park 6321. 

Protective Officer, Miss Annette Gregory. 

Protectorate of the Catholic Woman’s League 

7 W. Madison St., 

Tel., Central 3301. 

Chairman, Mrs. Frank Crowe. 

Incorp. 1911. Under auspices of the Catholic Woman’s 
League of Chicago. To safeguard young girls. Assists women 
and girls by providing lodging, clothing, transportation, em¬ 
ployment, and other necessary assistance. Investigates court 
cases and provides aid, co-operates with the Travelers’ Aid 
Society in directing and financing the work. Supported by 
contributions, subscriptions and entertainments. Reg. Bur. 

Travelers’ Aid Society 

1319 W. Adams St., 

Tel., Monroe 2285. 

Gen. Sec., Everett L. Meservey. 

Estab: 1914. To safeguard travelers. Has temporary shelter 
for women and girls found at railway stations, arriving on 
late trains, suffering from illness, loss of funds, need of in¬ 
formation or other assistance. Supported by contributions. 

Woman’s Protective Association 

Pres., Miss Nellie Carlin. 

722 County Bldg., 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

For women in the Courts. See Correctional Agencies (Treat¬ 
ment of Delinquents), page 72. 




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171 


RECREATION 


See also Social Settlements and Centers. 

PRIVATE JURISDICTION 

Chicago Band Association 

230 S. La Salle St., 

Tel., Wabash 589. 

Conductor, William Weil. 

Estab. 1910. To provide free concerts for the people of 
! Chicago. Gives free concerts in parks, playgrounds, schools 
and settlement districts. Membership dues, $10 per year. Sup¬ 
ported by membership dues. ^ 

Civic Music Association of Chicago 

Suite 637, 410 S. Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Harrison 5862. 

Supt., Herbert E. Hyde. 

Estab. 1913. To promote and encourage the understanding, 
appreciation and study of the art of music and the develop¬ 
ment of musical talent throughout the community, principally 
by providing musical entertainment and instruction gratui¬ 
tously or at little expense, in the small parks and playgrounds 
and other civic centers. Supported by membership dues and 
contributions. 

Playground and Recreation Association of America 

Western Branch, 

Associate Sec., Chas. F. Weller. 

1201 E. 55th St., 

Tel., Blackstone 2854. 

Incorp. 1910. To promote playgrounds, recreation systems 
and all leisure-time activities. Advises and aids communities 
in establishing public recreation; publishes literature on leisure¬ 
time problems. Supported by contributions. 

CITY OF CHICAGO JURISDICTION 

Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Bathing Beaches 

1004 City Hall 
Tel., Main 447. 

Sec., Walter Wright. 

Supt. of Playgrounds, Theodore A. Gross. 

Estab. 1899. Under City of Chicago Department of Public 
Works. Maintains the following parks and playgrounds. 
Adams, Agassiz, Auburn Park, Auburn Park Playground, Au¬ 
dubon, Austin, Avondale, Belding, Beutner, Brentano, Bosley, 
Budlong, Buriey, Burroughs, Cameron, Carter, Christopher, 
Colman, Commercial Club, Copernicus, Corkery, Crescent, 
Dante, Davis, Dauphin, Delano, Doolittle, Drake, Earle, East 
End Ellis, Emmet, Field, Fernwood, Fiske, Franklin, Fulton, 






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Gallistel, Gary, Gladstone, Graham, Hamlin, Hayes, Henry, 
Holden, Howe, Kohn, LeMoyne, Lloyd, McLaren, McCosh, 
McCormick, McPherson, Merrick, Mitchell, Moseley, Morse, 
Mozart, Nettlehorst, Northwestern, Oakland, Orleans, Otis, 
Pickard, Poe, Raster, Robey, Roberts, Rutherford, Ryder, 
Ryerson, Salt Creek, Sampson, Scanlan, Sherwood, Spry, 
Swing, Swift, Thorp, Washington, Waters, Winnemac, Wright- 
w r ood. For description see Parks and Playgrounds, page 175. 

Bathing Beaches: Clarendon, Fifty-first St., Rocky Ledge. 
For description see Bathing Beaches, page 169. 

Municipal Pier 

Grand Ave. and Lake Michigan, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Supt., Hugo Krause. 

Estab. 1916. Under Harbor Board. To provide a place of 
recreation for all the people of Chicago. Has auditorium 
where municipal concerts and dances are given, promenade, 
art gallery, loggia, observation towers, emergency hospital, 
rest rooms, restaurant, landing places for launches and ex¬ 
cursion boats. Supported by City appropriation. Capacity 
of auditorium, 3000. 

COUNTY OF COOK JURDISDlCTXON 
Cook County Board of Forest Preserve Commissioners 

537 County Bldg., 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Sec., Peter J. Ellert. 

Estab. 1915. Maintains Forest Preserves in Cook County. 
For description see Parks and Playgrounds, page 182. 

PARK COMMISSION JURISDICTION 

The following Park Commissions are independent govern¬ 
mental corporations. All except Lincoln Park Commission 
levy taxes for the support of parks, etc., under their juris¬ 
diction. Lincoln Park District is supported by tax levy of 
the towns in which it is located, the towns of North Chicago 
and Lake "View. Only Commissions controlling Park Districts 
wholly within the City of Chicago are included in this list. 
Calumet Park Commission 
Sec., Wm. H. German, M. D. 

10924 Prospect Ave., 

Tel., Beverly 160. 

Estab. 1903. Maintains the following parks: Commons, 
Crescent Park, Prospect Garden, West Park. Fpr description 
see Parks and Playgrounds, pages 178, 196. 

Edison Park Commission 

Sec., John W. McLain, 

7009 Ozaark Ave. 

Estab. 1912. Maintains Edison Park. For description see 
Parks and Playgrounds, page 181. 



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173 


Fernwood Park Commission 

Sec., Henry Rosier, 

10240 Parnell Ave., 

Tel., Pullman 6071. 

Estab. 1908. Maintains Fernwood Park. For description see 
Parks and Playgrounds, page 181. 

Irving Park Commission 

Irving Park Blvd. and Hamlin Ave., 

Tel., Irving 1039. 

Sec., Charles A. Boos. 

Supt., Thomas Edgar. 

Estab. 1910. Maintains Independence Park, Northeast Park 
and Northwest Park. For description see Parks and Play¬ 
grounds, pages 186, 190. 

Lincoln Park Commission 

N. Clark St. and Center St., 

Tel., Lincoln 2410. 

Sec. and Supt., John C. Cannon. 

Estab. 1869. Maintains the following parks: Hamlin, Lake 
Shore Playground, Lincoln, Seward, Stanton, Welles. For de¬ 
scription see Parks and Playgrounds, 184. Bathing Beaches: 
Diversey Beach for adults and Fullerton Beach for children. 
For description see Bathing Beaches, page 196. 

North Shore Park Commission 

Sec., John H. Quirk, 

402 City Hall, 

Tel., Main 447. 

Estab. 1900. Maintains North Shore Park and Bathing 
Beach. See Parks and Playgrounds, page 190. 

Northwest Park Commission 

Diversey Ave. and Avers Ave., 

Tel., Albany 500. 

Sec., Edmund C. Nitsche. 

Supt., Thomas Skorupa. 

Estab. 1911. Maintains the following parks: Kellogg, Kel- 
vyn, Kosciuszko, Mozart, Rutherford and Sayre. For descrip¬ 
tion see Parks and Playgrounds, pages 186-192. 

Portage Park Commission 

Irving Park Blvd. and N. Central Ave., 

Tel., Irving 1186. 

Sec., Alex M. Stuart. 

Supt., Harry A. Temple. 

Estab. 1912. Maintains Portage Park. For description see 
Parks and Playgrounds, page 191. 




174 


RECREATION 


Ravenswood Manor Gardens Park Commission 

Sec., Harry W. Fahnestock, 

2739 Windsor Ave., 

Tel., Monticello 1692. 

Estab. 1914. Maintains three small unnamed parks. 

Ridge Avenue Park Commission 

Sec., R. Trimmer, 

7242 Ellwood Ave., 

Tel., Rogers Park 3329. 

Estab. 1896. Maintains the following parks: Morse Avenue 
Park, Indian Boundary Park and one unnamed park. For 
description see Parks and Playgrounds, pages 189, 186. 

Ridge Park Commission 

Sec., John O. Buck, 

1652 W. 104th St., 

Tel., Beverly 1390. 

Estab. 1908. Maintains Ridge Park. See Parks and Play¬ 
grounds, page 192. 

River Park Commission 

Sec., Timothy J. Gleeson, 

4035 N. Whipple Ave., 

Tel., Monticello 2250. 

Estab. 1914. Selection of park sites pending. 

South Park Commission 

57th St. and Cottage Grove Ave., 

Tel., Midway 2002. 

Sec., J. F. Niel. 

Gen. Supt., J. F. Foster. 

Supt. of Playgrounds, John R. Richards. 

Estab. 1869. Maintains the following parks: Armour. Bes¬ 
semer, Burnside, Calumet, Cornell, Davis, Fuller, Gage, Grand 
Crossing, Grant, Hamilton, Hardin, Hegewisch, Jackson, Ly¬ 
man Trumbull, Mark White, Marquette, McKinley, Midway 
Plaisance, Ogden, Palmer, Russell, Sherman, Washington. For 
description see Parks and Playgrounds, pages 175-194. 

Bathing Beaches: Calumet Beach, Jackson Park Beach, 
Thirty-ninth St. Beach and Twenty-sixth St. Beach. For de¬ 
scription see Bathing Beaches, pages 196-197. 

West Chicago Park Commission 

Ashland Blvd. and Warren Ave., 

Tel., Monroe 5840. 

Sec., I. Shapiro. 

Supt., A. C. Schrader. 

Estab. 1869. Maintains the following parks: Altgeld, Camp¬ 
bell, Columbus, Douglas, Dvorak, Echkart, Franklin, Garfield, 
Harrison, Holstein, Humboldt, Jefferson, Pulaski, Shedd’s, 
Sheridan, Stanford, Union, Vernon, Wicker. For description 
see Parks and Playgrounds, pages 175-196. 





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175 


West Pullman Park Commission 

W. 123rd St. and Stewart Ave., 

Tel., Pullman 883. 

Sec., H. F. Allen, 

Supt., C. J. Brelof. 

Estab. 1913. Maintains West Pullman Park. For description 
see Parks and Playgrounds, page 195. 

PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS 

Adams Playground 

Seminary Ave., and Center St., 

Tel., Lincoln 7158. 

Director, Albert Hoeft. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. Has 
office building, shelter platform, outdoor gymnasium, playfield, 
sand court, skating pond. 

Agassiz Playground 

Seminary Ave. and Wolfram St. 

Director, Alfred E. Bergman. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In public 
school yard. Has playfield, outdoor gymnasium, skating pond. 
School gymnasium used for winter activities. 

Altgeld Park 

Harrison St. and Washtenaw Ave. 

Under West Chicago Park Commission. Has playfield and 
skating pond. 

Armour Square 

W. 33rd St. and Shields Ave., 

Tel., Yards 126. 

Director, Miss Flora J. Wolfson. 

Under South Park Commission. Has field house with as¬ 
sembly hall and club rooms, separate indoor gymnasiums for 
men and women, shower baths and locker rooms, branch 
library, domestic science room, outdoor swimming pool, out¬ 
door gymnasiums for men and women, children’s playground 
and playfield. 

Auburn Park 

Winnecona Ave. and Parnell Ave. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Bathing Beaches, 
Has lawns and three small lakes. 

Auburn Park Playground 

Normal Ave. and W. 81st St. 

Director, Robert Campbell. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In public 
school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, outdoor 
gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 




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Audubon Playground 

N. Hoyne and Cornelia Aves., 

Tel.,* Wellington 6410. 

Director, Edward H. Blohm. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In pub¬ 
lic school yard. Has office building with club rooms, outdoor 
gymnasium, playfield, skating pond. 

Austin Park 

Austin Ave. and Lake St. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. Has 
field house, wading pool and tennis courts. 

Avondale Playground 

N. Sawyer and Wellington Aves. 

Director, William A. Mayhercyk. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In pub¬ 
lic school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, outdoor 
gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. School gym¬ 
nasium used for social center work. 

Belding Playground 

Tripp Ave. and W. Cullom Ave. 

Director, Otto Kaecke. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In pub¬ 
lic school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, outdoor 
gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 

Bessemer Park 

89th St. and South Chicago Ave., 

Tel., So. Chicago 1079. 

Director, J. J. Sampson. 

Under South Park Commission. Has field house with as¬ 
sembly hall and club rooms, separate indoor gymnasiums for 
men and women, shower baths and locker rooms, domestic 
science room, branch library. Outdoor swimming pool, sep¬ 
arate outdoor gymnasiums for men and women, playfield and 
children’s playground. 

Beutner Playground 

W. 33rd and La Salle- Sts. 

Director, Anton W. Jaeger. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. Adjoin¬ 
ing public school. Has office building with locker room and 
shower baths, shelter platform, outdoor gymnasium, sand 
court, skating pond, running track, baseball field, football field. 
Separate athletic field. 

Bosley Playground 

W. 31st St. and Bonfield Ave. 

Director, Nicholas Molloy. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. Ad- 





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177 


jacent to public school. Has office building, shelter platform, 
athletic field, outdoor gymnasium, sand court, running track, 
football field, toboggan, baseball field, wading pool, skating 
pond. 

Brentano Playground 

N. Fairfield Ave. and Schubert St. 

Director, William Horschke. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In pub¬ 
lic school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, outdoor 
gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. School gym¬ 
nasium used for social center activities. 

Budlong Playground 

W. Foster Ave., near Lincoln Ave. 

Director, Louis Baker. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In pub¬ 
lic school yard. Has outdoor gymnasium, single playfield and 
skating pond. School gymnasium is used for social center 
work. 

Burley Playground 

Barry Ave., between Paulina St. and Ashland Ave. 

Director, Walter Vollbrecht. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In pub¬ 
lic school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, outdoor 
gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 

Burnside Park 

90th St. and St. Lawrence Ave. 

Under South Park Commission. Has separate outdoor gym¬ 
nasiums for men and women. Little children’s playfield. 

Burrough’s Playground 

36th St. and Washtenaw Ave. 

Director, Boyd McKinsey. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In pub¬ 
lic school yard. Has outdoor gymnasium, playfield, skating 
pond. 

Calumet Park 

E. 101st St. and Lake Michigan, 

Tel., So. Chicago 559. 

Under South Park Commission. Has bathing beach, bath 
houses, ball fields and summer playground. 

Cameron Playground 

Potomac and Monticello Aves. 

Director, Fred W. Ernst. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In pub¬ 
lic school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, outdoor 
gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 





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RECREATION 


Campbell Park 

Oakley Blvd. and Lexington St. 

Landscape Foreman, H. C. MacKay. 

Under West Chicago Park Commission. 

Carter Playground 

E. 58th St. and Michigan Ave. 

Director, Joseph P. McKeon. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In pub¬ 
lic school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, outdoor 
gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. School gym¬ 
nasium is used for social center activities. 

Christopher Playground 

W. 22nd and S. Robey Sts., 

Tel., Canal 3029. 

Director, Atlee Winjum. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. Has 
office building with indoor gymnasium, shelter platform, out¬ 
door gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 

Colman Playground 

S. Dearborn St., north of 47th St. 

Director, James G. Brumfield. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In pub- 
lis school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, outdoor 
gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 

Columbus Park 

Adams St. and Central Ave., 

Tel., Monroe 5840. 

Under West Chicago Park Commission. New park site now 
in course of construction. 

Commercial Club Playground 

Ww Chicago and Lincoln Aves., 

Tel., Humboldt 16. 

Director, Henry A. Kaiser. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. Has 
office building, shelter platform, outdoor gymnasium, two play- 
fields, sand court, skating pond. 

The Commons 

Prospect Ave. and Longwood Drive. 

Under Calumet Park Commission. 

Copernicus Playground 

W. 60th and S. Throop Sts. 

Director, John J. Walsh. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In pub¬ 
lic school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, outdoor 
gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 



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179 


Corkery Playground 

W. 25th St. and S. Kildare Ave., 

Tel., Lawndale 5951. 

Director, G. W. Sonnenleiter. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In public 
school yard. Has office building with club rooms, shelter plat¬ 
form, outdoor gymnasium, playfield, sand court, wading pool, 
skating pond. School gymnasium used for winter activities. 

Cornell Square 

W. 51st and Wood Sts., 

Tel., Prospect 1099. 

Director, Dick Tweetie. 

Under South Park Commission. Has field house with as- 
assembly hall and club rooms; separate indoor gymnasium for 
men and women;-shower baths and locker rooms; branch li¬ 
brary; separate outdoor gymnasiums for men and women; 
children’s playground and playfield. 

Crescent Park 

Prescott Ave. and Ormonde Ave., 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Bathing Beaches. 
Park site unimproved. 

Crescent Park 

W. 107th Place and S. Irving Ave., 

Under Calumet Park Commission. 

Dante Playground 

Gilpin Place and S. Desplaines St., 

Director, W. L. Blood. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In public 
school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, outdoor 
gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 

Dauphin Park 

87th St. and Dauphin Ave., 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Bathing Beaches. 
Has lawns and 500 trees. 

Davis Playground 

W. 39th Place and Sacramento Ave., 

Director, Henry E. Brennan. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In public 
school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, outdoor 
gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 

Davis Square 

45th St. and Marshfield Ave., 

Tel., Yards 127. 

Director, Thadeus Sleszynski. 

Under South Park Commission. Has field house with as¬ 
sembly hall and club rooms, seperate indoor gymnasiums for 




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RECREATION 


men and women, shower baths and locker rooms, branch li¬ 
brary. Outdoor swimming pool, seperate outdoor gymnasiums 
for men and women, playfield and children’s playground. 

Delano Playground 

W. Adams St. and Springfield Ave., 

Director, Rudolph L. Bracher. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In pub¬ 
lic school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, outdoor 
gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 

Doolittle Playground 

E. 36th St. bet. Cottage Grove and Rhodes Aves., 

Director, Roy A. Lucas. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In pub¬ 
lic school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, outdoor 
gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 

Douglas Park 

W. 12th St. and California Ave., 

Tel., Monroe 5840. 

Park Foreman, Max Mierisch. 

Under West Chicago Park Commission. Has boat landing 
and boats, formal gardens, baseball fields, football fields, tennis 
courts, skating pond, refreshment room, dance hall, toboggan 
slide, separate swimming pools for men and women, separate 
outdoor gymnasiums for men and women, running track, 
children’s wading pool and sand court. 

Drake Playground 

Calumet Ave.. South of 26th St., 

Tel., Calumet 3384. 

Director, Chester Owen. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In pub¬ 
lic school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, outdoor 
gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 

Dvorak Park 

S. May and W. 20th Sts., 

Tel., Monroe 5840. 

Director, James Kodl. 

Under West Chicago Park Commission. Has field house 
with assembly hall, library and reading rooms, club rooms, 
separate locker and shower rooms for men and women, sep¬ 
arate indoor gymnasiums for men and women, children’s play¬ 
room. Playfield, separate outdoor gymnasiums for men and 
women, swimming pool with locker and shower rooms, tennis 
courts, children’s gardens, children’s playground with wading 
pool and sand court, skating pond. 

Earle Playground 

S. Hermitage Ave., and W. 61st St., . 

Director, Dennis P. Galvin. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In pub- 



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lie school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, outdoor 
gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. School gym¬ 
nasium is used for social center activities. 

East End Park 

East End Ave., and 51st St., 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. Has 
lawns, tennis courts and bathing beach. 

Eckhart Park 

Chicago Ave. and Cornell St., 

Tel., Monroe 5840. 

Director, T. J. Smergalski. 

Under West Chicago Park Commission. Has field house with 
assembly hall, library and reading rooms, club rooms, sep¬ 
arate locker and shower rooms for men and women, separate 
indoor gymnasiums for men and women, children’s playroom. 
Playfield, separate outdoor gymnasiums for men and women, 
swimming pool with locker and shower rooms, tennis courts, 
children’s gardens, children’s playground with wading pool 
and sand court, skating pond. 

Edison Park 

Oliphant Ave. and Imperial Ave., 

Under Edison Park Commission. Has lawns, shrubbery and 
fountain. 

Ellis Park 

36th St. and Langley Ave., 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Bathing Beaches. 
Has lawns and general landscape features. 

Emmet Playground 

W. Madison St. and Pine Ave., 

Director, Gustav Elste. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In pub¬ 
lic school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, outdoor 
gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 

Fernwood Park 

104th St. and Union Ave., 

Tel., Pullman 2399. 

Supt., John Van der Ploeg. 

Under Fernwood Park Commission. Has field house with 
library and club room. Picnic grove, tennis courts, baseball 
diamond, playground, wading pool. 

Fernwood Park 

W. 95th St. and Stewart Ave., 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Bathing Beaches. 
Has lawns and wading pool. 






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RECREATION 


Field Playground 

N. Ashland Ave. and Greenleaf Ave., 

Director, Wm. H. Hartman. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In public 
school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, outdoor 
gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 

Fiske Playground 

E. 62nd St. and Ingleside Ave., 

Tel., Blackstone 1963. 

Director, Harry F. Collins. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In pub¬ 
lic school yard. Has office building with club rooms, shelter 
platform, outdoor gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating 
pond. 

Forest Preserve District of Cook County 

537 County Building, 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Sec., Peter J. Ellert. 

Estab. 1915. Under Board of Forest Preserve Commission¬ 
ers. For the acquisition of forests by gifts, purchase or con¬ 
demnation for the purpose of protecting and preserving the 
flora and fauna and scenic beauties of the tracts and to pro¬ 
tect and preserve such lands as nearly as may be in their 
natural condition for the purpose of the education, pleasure 
and recreation of the public. Preserves are open for use by 
the general public. Permits issued for camps, picnics, etc. 

Franklin Park 

15th St. and Tripp Ave., 

Tel., Monroe 5840. 

Pool Foreman, F. J. Reilly. 

Under West Chicago Park Commission. Has swimming pool, 
with locker and dressing rooms and showers, playfield, sep¬ 
arate outdoor gymnasiums for men and women, children’s 
playground with wading pool and sand court, “old folks coi¬ 
ner,” skating pond. 

Franklin Playground 

Goethe St. between Wells and Sedgwick Sts., 

Director, Herluf A. Henke. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In pub¬ 
lic school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, outdoor 
gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 

Fuller Park 

W. 45th St. and Princeton Ave., 

Tel., Yards 3365. 

Director, C. P. Mustard. 

Under South Park Commission. Has field house with as¬ 
sembly hall and club rooms; separate indoor gymnasiums for 




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men and women; shower baths and locker rooms; branch li¬ 
brary; outdoor swimming pool; separate outdoor gymnasiums 
for men and women; children’s playground and playfield. 
Fulton Playground 
W. 53rd St. and Hermitage Ave., 

Director, Myles Novy. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In pub¬ 
lic school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, outdoor 
gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 

Gage Park 

Western Ave. and Garfield Blvd., 

Under South Park Commission. Has tennis courts, playfields, 
wading pool, flower gardens. 

Gallistel Playground 
E. 104th St. and Ewing Ave., 

Director, Christ Ludwig. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In pub¬ 
lic school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, outdoor 
gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. School gym¬ 
nasium is used for social center activities. 

Garfield Park 

Madison St., and Homan Ave., 

Tel., Monroe 5840. 

Park Foreman, Gustav Armstrong. 

Under West Chicago Park Commission. Has boat landing 
and boats, formal gardens, golf course, tennis courts, roque 
courts, skating pond, toboggan slide, dance hall, refreshment 
room, conservatory, casting pool, children’s wading pool, swim¬ 
ming pool with locker and shower room building (open during 
the summer only). 

Gary Playground 

31st St. and Lawndale Ave., 

Director, William Woeltze. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In pub¬ 
lic school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, sand 
court, single play field, outdoor gymnasium, skating pond. 

Gladstone Playground 

Robey St. and Washburne Ave., 

Director, Wm. B. McCoy. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In pub¬ 
lic school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, outdoor 
gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 

Graham Playground 

45th St. and Union Ave., 

Director, James F. Doyle. • 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In pub¬ 
lic school yard. Has outdoor gymnasium, playfield, skating 
pond. 



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RECREATION 


Grand Crossing Park 

E. 76th St. and Ingleside Ave., 

Tel., Hyde Park 1240. 

Director, H. W. Graef. 

Under South Park Commission. Has indoor gymnasium for 
men and women, locker rooms and shower baths, club rooms, 
library, outdoor swimming pool, outdoor gymnasiums for men 
and women, playfield, children’s playground. 

Grant Park 

E. Van Buren St. and Lake Michigan. 

Tel., Harrison 1890. 

Under South Park Commission. Has playfields, tennis courts 
and skating pond. 

Hamilton Park 

W. 72nd St. and Normal Ave., 

Tel., Stewart 850. 

Director, A. T. Campbell. 

Under South -Park Commission. Has field house with as¬ 
sembly hall and club rooms, separate indoor gymnasiums for 
men and women, shower baths and locker rooms, branch li¬ 
brary, separate outdoor gymnasiums for men and women, play- 
field and children’s playground. 

Hamlin Park 

Hoyne Ave. and Wellington St., 

Tel., Lincoln 2410. 

Mgr., Walter C. Pearson. 

Under Lincoln Park Commission. Has field house with as¬ 
sembly hall, separate gynasiums for men and women, shower 
and locker rooms, club rooms, library. Separate outdoor gym¬ 
nasiums for men and women, athletic field, running track, 
tennis courts, swimming pool, playground, wading pool, skat¬ 
ing pond. 

Hamlin Playground 

W. 16th St. and S. Hamlin Ave., 

Tel., Lawndale 5785. 

Director, Henry W. Schade. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. Adja¬ 
cent to public school. Has office building, athletic field, run¬ 
ning track, football field, outdoor gymnasium, baseball field, 
toboggan, skating pond. 

Hardin Square 

W. 26th St. and Wentworth Ave., 

Tel., Calumet 4007. 

Director, H. L. Lee. 

Under South Park Commission. Has one indoor gymnasium 
equipped for assembly purposes; shower baths and locker 
rooms; outdoor swinning pool; outdoor gymnasium for men 
and women; children’s playground and playfield; club rooms. 



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Harrison Park 

18th St. and Wood St., 

Tel., Monroe 5840. 

Pool Foreman, M. J. Kane. 

Under West Chicago Park Commission. Has swimming pool 
with locker and shower rooms, shelter building, separate out¬ 
door gymnasiums for men and women, children’s playfield 
with wading pool and sand court, garden, playfield, skating 
pond, tennis courts. 

Hayes Playground 

N. Leavitt St., near Walnut St. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In puD- 
lic school yard. Has out-door gymnasium and two single play 
fields. 

Hegewisch Park 

130th St. and Carondelet Ave., 

Under South Park Commission. Has outdoor gymnasiums 
for men and women, children’s playground. 

Henry Playground 

N. St. Louis and W. Cullom Aves. 

Director, John A. Mock. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In pub¬ 
lic school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, outdoor 
gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 

Holden Park 

Lake St. and Central Ave. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Bathing Beaches. 
Has general landscape features. 

Holstein Park 

Ems St. and Oakley Ave., 

Tel., Monroe 5840. 

Director, H. P. Melnikow. 

Under West Chicago Park Commission. Has field house with 
assembly hall, library and reading rooms, club rooms, separate 
locker and shower rooms for men and women, separate gym¬ 
nasiums for men and women, children’s playroom. Playfield, 
separate outdoor gymnasiums for men and women, children’s 
playground and skating pond. 

Howe Playground 

Lorel Ave and Superior St., 

Director, Henry Meyer. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In pub¬ 
lic school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, outdoor 
gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 




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RECREATION 


Humboldt Park 

North Ave. and California Ave., 

Tel., Monroe 5840. 

Park Foreman, G. Grunewald. 

Under West Chicago Park Commission. Has boat landing 
and boats, formal gardens, baseball fields, football fields, tennis 
courts, dance hall, refreshment room, children’s wading pool, 
toboggan slide, skating pond, swimming pool with locker and 
shower rooms, children’s playground and sand court (open 
during the summer only.) 

Independence Park 

Irving Park Blvd. and Hamlin Ave., 

Tel., Irving 1039. 

Supt., Thomas Edgar. 

Under Irving Park Commission. Has field house with as¬ 
sembly hall, library, club rooms, gymnasium, shower and locker 
rooms, swimming pool. Separate outdoor gymnasiums for 
men and women, playfield, ball diamond, children’s play¬ 
ground, wading pool. 

Indian Boundary Park 

Lunt Ave. and N. Rockwell St. 

Under Ridge Avenue Park Commission. 

Jackson Park 

E. 56th St. and Stony Island Ave. 

Under South Park Commission. Has field house with re¬ 
fectory (open during the summer only), pavilions, bathing 
beaches with locker and shower rooms, boat houses, yacht 
harbor, golf courses, golf shelter with lunch room, locker 
rooms and showers, tennis courts, athletic fields, picnic groves, 
equestrian path, skating ponds. Playground for little children 
at E. 62nd St. and Stony Island Ave. 

Jefferson Park 
Monroe and Throop Sts. 

Landscape Foreman, H. C. MacKay. 

Under West Chicago Park Commission. Has gardens and 
pool. 

Kellogg Park 

Wrightwood Ave. and Narragansett Ave. 

Supt., Thomas Skorupa. 

Under Northwest Park Commission. Has picnic grounds. 

Kelvyn Park 

Parker Ave. and Kostner Ave., 

Under Northwest Park Commission. Has field house with 
club room. 

Kohn Playground 

E. 104th and S. State Sts., 

Director, Albert H. Skibbe. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In pub- 



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lie school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, outdoor 
gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. School gym¬ 
nasium is used for winter activities. 

Kosciuszko Park 

Diversey Ave. and Avers Ave., 

Tel., Albany 500. 

Supt., Thomas Skorupa. 

Under Northwest Park Commission. Has field house with 
assembly hall, library and club rooms, separate gymnasiums 
for men and women, locker and shower rooms. Tennis courts, 
race track, playground, wading pool. 

Lake Shore Playground 

E. Chicago Ave. and Lake Michigan. 

Manager, George F. Spiercer. 

Under Lincoln Park Commission. Has shelter house, run¬ 
ning track and tennis courts. 


Le Moyne Playground 

Rokeby and Addison Sts. 

Director, Edw. C. Schubel. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In pub¬ 
lic school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, outdoor 
gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 

Lincoln Park 

N. Clark and Center Sts. 

Tel., Lincoln 2410. 

Under Lincoln Park Commission. Has field house and re¬ 
fectory, tennis courts, athletic fields, golf course and golf shel¬ 
ter, boat house, bathing beaches with bath houses, equestrian 
path, zoological department, conservatory and flower gardens. 


Lloyd Playground 

Dickens and N. 49th Aves. 

Director, Edward A. Elste. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In pub¬ 
lic school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, outdoor 
gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 

Lyman Trumbull Park 

103rd St. and Bensley Ave. 

Tel., South Chicago 1434. 

Director, L. F. Westerman. 

Under South Park Commission. Has indoor gymnasium for . 
men and women, locker rooms, shower baths, club rooms, out¬ 
door swimming pool, outdoor gymnasiums for men and women, 
playfield, children’s playground. 


Mark White Square 

W. 29th and, S. Halsted Sts. 

Tel., Yards 958. 

Director, Sidney Casner. 

Under South Park Commission. 


Has field house with assem- 



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RECREATION 


bly hall and club rooms; indoor gymnasiums for men and 
women; shower baths and locker rooms; branch library; do¬ 
mestic science room; outdoor swimming pool; outdoor gymna¬ 
siums for men and women; children’s playground and play- 
field. 

Marquette Park 

W. 67th St. and Kedzie Ave., 

Tel., Prospect 9003. 

Under South Park Commission. Has small field house, ten¬ 
nis courts, baseball fields, golf course, shelter with lockers and 
showers. 

McCormick Playground 

W. 28th St. and Sawyer Ave. 

Tel., Rockwell 529. 

Director, John Nemec. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. Adjoin¬ 
ing public school. Has office building with indoor gymnasium, 
shelter platform, playfield, sand court, outdoor gymnasium, 
skating pond. 

McCosh Playground 

Champlain Ave., between E. 65th and E. 66th Sts. 

Director, Harry G. Monat. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In pub¬ 
lic school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, outdoor 
gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 

McKinley Park 

Western Ave., Blvd. and Archer Ave., 

Tel., Yards 1379. 

Under South Park Commission. Has separate outdoor gym¬ 
nasiums for men and women, children’s playground and out¬ 
door pool. Fieldhouse with equipment for all the year under 
construction. 

McLaren Playground 
W. Polk and Laflin Sts. 

Tel., Monroe 5980. 

Director, Bert Leslie. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. Has of¬ 
fice building with indoor gymnasium, athletic field, sand court, 
shelter platform, outdoor gymnasium, skating pond. 

McPherson Playground 

N. Lincoln St., between Leland and Lawrence Aves. 

Director, John C. Mackey. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In 
public school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, out¬ 
door gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 

Merrick Park 

Pine Ave. and Kinzie St. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Bathing Beaches. 
Has general landscape features. 



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Midway Plaisance 

Cottage Grove Ave. and E. 60th St. 

Under South Park Commission. Has tennis courts, equest¬ 
rian path, skating ponds. 

Mitchell Playground 

Oakley Ave. and Ohio St. 

Director, Philip C. Schuster. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In 

public school yard. Has playfield, outdoor gymnasium. 

Morse Avenue Park 

Ridge Blvd. and Morse Ave. 

Under Ridge Avenue Park Commission. 

Morse Playground 

N. Sawyer Ave. and W. Ohio St. 

Director, Wm. F. Fox. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In 

public school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, out¬ 
door gynasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. School 
gymnasium is used for winter activities. 

Moseley Playground 

24th St. and Wabash Ave., 

Tel., Calumet 3153. 

Director, Frank J. Walsh. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. Ad¬ 
joining public school. Has office building, shelter platform, 

athletic field, sand court, running track, outdoor gymnasium, 
skating pond. 

Mozart Park 

Dickens Ave. and Avers Ave., 

Tel., Albany 500. 

Supt., Thomas Skorupa. 

Under Northwest Park Commission. Has field house with 
club rooms. Tennis court, race track, playground, wading pool. 

Mozart Playground 

N. Hamlin and Humboldt Aves. 

Director, Fred Schwind. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In 
public school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, out¬ 
door gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. School 
gymnasium is used for winter activities. 

Nettlehorst Playground 

Broadway and Aldine Ave. 

Director, Hausler P. Hanney. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In 
public school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, out¬ 
door gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 




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RECREATION 


Northeast Park 

Sunnyside Ave. and N. Central Park Ave. 

Under Irving Park Commission. Has lawns, wading pool 
and shelter house. 

North Shore Park 

Morse Ave. and Lake Michigan. 

Under North Shore Park Commission. Has lawn and bath¬ 
ing beach. 

Northwest Park 

Kilbourne and Montrose Aves. 

Under Irving Park Commission. Has playground. 

Northwestern Playground 

N. W. “L,” Larabee and Alaska Sts., 

Tel., Lincoln 7231. 

Director, Fred Kundert. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. Has 
office building, shelter platform, playfield, sand court, outdoor 
gymnasium. 

Oakland Playground 

E. 40th St., between Langley and Cottage Grove Aves. 
Director, Oscar Nelson. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In 
public school yard. Has playfield and outdoor gymnasium. 

Ogden Park 

W. 67th St. and Racine Ave., 

Tel., Wentworth 943. 

Director, J. H. Rainwater. 

Under South Park Commission. Has field house with as¬ 
sembly hall and club rooms, separate indoor gymnasiums fo* 
men and women, shower baths and locker rooms, branch 
library, outdoor swimming pool, separate outdoor gymnasiums 
for men and women, playfield and children’s playground. 

Orleans Playground 

Institute Place and Orleans St., 

Tel., Superior 6061. 

Director, Edw. J. Quille. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. Has 
office building, shelter platform, playfield, sand court, outdoor 
gymnasium, skating pond. 

Otis Playground 

Armour St. and Grand Ave. 

Director, W. M. Kasser. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In 
public school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, out¬ 
door gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond 




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Palmer Park 

111th St. and Indiana Ave., 

Tel., Pullman 156. 

Director, Herman Roy. 

U ?i der i_ S i? uth Park Comm ission. Has field house with as¬ 
sembly hall and club rooms, separate indoor gymnasiums for 
men and women, shower baths and locker rooms, branch 
library. Outdoor swimming pool, separate outdoor gym¬ 
nasiums for men and women, playfield and children’s play¬ 
ground. J 

Pickard Playground 

S. Oakley Ave. and 21st Place. 

Director, Rudolph Lauterbach. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In 
public school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, out¬ 
door gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 

Poe Playground 

Langley Ave. and E. 106th St. 

Director, Paul Muehlman. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In 
public school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, out¬ 
door gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 

Portage Park 

Irving Park Blvd. and N. Central Ave., 

Tel, Irving 1186. 

Supt, Harry A. Temple. 

Under Portage Park Commission. Has office building, ath¬ 
letic field, baseball grounds, gridiron, basket ball fields, tennis 
courts, swimming pool, dressing rooms, shower baths, play¬ 
ground and skating pond. 

Prospect Garden 

Prospect Ave. and Homewood Ave. 

Under Calumet Park Commission. 

Pulaski Park 

Noble and Blackhawk Sts, 

Tel, Monroe 5840. 

Playground Director, James N. Roy. 

Under West Chicago Park Commission. Has field house with 
assembly hall, library and reading rooms, club rooms, separate 
gymnasiums for men and women, separate locker and shower 
rooms for men and women, children’s playroom, playfield, 
swimming pool with locker and shower rooms, skating pond, 
children’s playground. 

Raster Playground 

S. Wood and W. 70th Sts. 

Director, Chas. Hoffman. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In 





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RECREATION 


public school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, out¬ 
door gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 

Ridge Park 

W. 96th St. and Longwood Drive., 

Tel., Beverly 1655. 

Supt., J. W. Henderson. 

Under Ridge Park Commission. Has field house, hall used 
for assemblies and as game room, club room, library, play¬ 
ground, running track, Swimming pool, ball diamond, tennis 
courts, skating pond. 

Roberts Square 

Argyle Ave. and N. Lockwood Ave. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Bathing Beaches. 
Has general landscape features, pool and tennis courts. 

Robey Playground 
Robey and Birch Sts. 

Director, Jacob Schoen. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. Has 
office building, playfield, outdoor gymnasium, skating pond. 
Russell Square 
83rd St. and Bond Ave., 

Tel., So. Chicago 316. 

Director, Roy Quant. 

Under South Park Commission. Has field house with as¬ 
sembly hall and club rooms; separate indoor gymnasiums for 
men and women; shower baths and locker rooms; outdoor 
swimming pool; separate outdoor gymnasiums for men and 
women; children’s playground; playfield. 

Rutherford Park 

Palmer St. and Oak Park Ave. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Bathing Beaches. 
Has lawns and wading pool. 

Rutherford and Sayre Park 

W. Belden Ave. and Oak Park Ave., 

Tel., Austin 2080. 

Under Northwest Park Commission. Has field house with 
club rooms, social room, bowling alleys and hand-ball court. 
Ryder Playground 
Lowe Ave. and W. 88th St. 

Director, Gustav Mueller. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In 
public school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, out¬ 
door gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. School 
gymnasium is used for social center work. 

Ryerson Playground 
Lawndale Ave. and Huron St. 

Director, Oscar J. Fuchs. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In 



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public school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, out¬ 
door gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 

Salt Creek Park 

Brookfield, Ill. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Bathing Beaches. 
Unimproved woodland on banks of Salt Creek. 32 acres. 
Sampson Playground 
W. 15th and Loomis Sts., 

Tel., Canal 1393. 

Director, Walter A. Guse. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. Has 
office building, shelter platform, playfield, sand court, outdoor 
gymnasium, skating pond. 

Scanlan Playground 

Perry Ave., between 117th and 118th Sts. 

Director, Robt. Herman. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In 
public school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, out¬ 
door gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. School 
gymnasium is used for social center work. 

Seward Park 

Elm and Sedgwick Sts., 

Tel., Lincoln 2410. 

Mgr., Wm. S. Hine. 

Under Lincoln Park Commission. Has field house with as¬ 
sembly hall, separate gymnasiums for men and women, shower 
and locker rooms, club rooms, library. Separate outdoor gym¬ 
nasiums for men and women, athletic field, running track, 
playground, wading pool, skating pond. 

Shedd’s Park 

Lawndale Ave. and 23rd St., 

Tel., Monroe 5840. 

Director, To be appointed. 

Under West Chicago Park Board. Has field house with as¬ 
sembly hall and library. 

Sheridan Park 

Polk and Aberdeen Sts., 

Tel., Monroe 5840. 

Pool Foreman, L. J. Tichy. 

Under West Chicago Park Commission. Has swimming pool 
with locker and shower rooms, separate outdoor gymnasiums 
for men and women, children’s playground with wading pool 
and sand court, playfield, skating pond. 

Sherman Park 

W. 52nd St. and Racine Ave., 

Tel., Yards 1037. 

Director, Julian Worthington. 

Under South Park Commission. Has field house with as- 




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RECREATION 


sembly hall and club rooms; separate indoor gymnasiums for 
men and women; shower baths and locker rooms; branch 
library; outdoor swimming pool; separate outdoor gymnasiums 
for men and women; children’s playground; playfield. 

Sherwood Playground 

57th St. and Princeton Ave. 

Director, A. H. File. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. Adjacent 
to public school. Has playfield, outdoor gymnasium, skating 
pond. 

Spry Playground 

Marshall and W. 24th Street Blvds. 

Director, Frank Heidenreich. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In 
public school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, out¬ 
door gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 

Stanford Park 

Barber and Union Sts., 

Tel., Monroe 5840. 

Director, A. W. Noll. 

Under West Chicago Park Commission. Has field house with 
assembly hall, library and reading rooms, club rooms, separate 
locker and shower rooms for men and women, separate indoor 
gymnasiums for men and women, swimming pool with locker 
and shower rooms, children’s playground with wading pool and 
sand court, skating pond. 

Stanton Park 

Vedder and Vine Sts., 

Tel., Lincoln 2410. 

Mgr., H. E. Synwolt. 

Under Lincoln Park Commission. Has field house with as¬ 
sembly hall, library, shower and locker rooms. Separate out¬ 
door gymnasiums for men and women, athletic field, running 
track, tennis courts, swimming pool, playground, wading pool, 
skating pond. 

Swift Playground 

Winthrop Ave., between Ardmore and Thorndale Aves. 
Director, Chas. Kann. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In 
public school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, out¬ 
door gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 

Swing Playground 

String St., bet. W. 16th and W. 18th Sts. 

Director, Paul Gutzmer. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In 
public school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, out¬ 
door gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. 




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Thorp Playground 

89th St. and Buffalo Ave. 

Director, Morris Greenwald. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In 
public school yard. Has playfield, outdoor gymnasium, skating 
pond. School gymnasium is used for social center work. 

Union Park 

Lake St. and Ashland Blvd., 

Tel., Monroe 5840. 

Lanscape Foreman, H. C. MacKay. 

Under West Chicago Park Commission. Has shower baths 
and locker rooms, outdoor swimming pool, garden, tennis and 
croquet courts, skating pond, children’s wading pool and sand 
court. 

Vernon Park 

McAllister Place and Racine Ave. 

Lanscape Foreman, H. C. MacKay. 

Under West Chicago Park Commission. Has flower gardens. 

Washington Park 

E. 51st St. and Cottage Grove Ave., 

Tel., Midway 2002. 

Under South Park Commission. Has assembly hall and 
refectory (open during the summer only), pavilions, boat 
house, tennis courts, athletic fields, conservatory, flower gar¬ 
dens, equestrian path, roque courts, fly-catching pond and 
skating ponds. Playground for little children at E. 58th St. 
and South Park Ave. 

Washington Playground 
N. Carpenter St. and Grand Ave., 

Tel., Monroe 5990. 

Director, Sophus C. Jensen. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In 

public school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, play- 
field, sand court, toboggan, outdoor gymnasium, skating pond. 
Waters Playground 
W. Wilson and N. Campbell Aves. 

Director, W. P. Sonnenleiter. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. In 
public school yard. Has office building, shelter platform, out¬ 
door gymnasium, playfield, sand court, skating pond. School 
gymnasium is used for social center work. 

Welles Park 

Montrose and Western Aves., 

Tel., Ravenswood 2005. 

Mgr., Wm. F. Meng. 

Under Lincoln Park Commission. Has field house with as¬ 
sembly hall. Separate outdoor gymnasiums for men and 
women, athletic field, tennis courts, playground, meadow. 




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West Park 

W. 113th St. and Western Ave. 

Under Calumet Park Commission. Has lawns and swimming 
pool. 

West Pullman Park 

W. 123rd St. and Stewart Ave., Tel., Pullman 883. 

Supt., C. J. Brelof. 

Under West Pullman Park Commission. Has field house, 
gymnasium, club rooms, indoor swimming pool, shower and 
locker rooms, playgrounds, wading pool, ball diamond, running 
track, picnic grove, tennis and roque courts, athletic field. 

Wicker Park 

Robey St. and Fowler St- 
Landscape Foreman, H. C. MacKay. 

Under West Chicago Park Commission. Has gardens only. 

Winnemac Park 

Robey St. and Foster Ave. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Bathing Beaches. 
‘Has lawns, six baseball diamonds, football field, tennis courts 
and playground apparatus. 

Wrightwood Playground 

Wrightwood arid Greenview Aves. 

Tel., Lincoln 7156. 

Director, Hart D. Meech. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. Has 
field house with gymnasium and showers, athletic field, run¬ 
ning track, baseball field, football field, shelter platform, out¬ 
door gymnasium, sand court, wading pool, toboggan, skating 
pond. 

BATHING BEACHES 

Calumet Beach 

E. 101st St. and Lake Michigan. 

Under South Park Commission. Has bath house, with dress¬ 
ing booths, showers and lockers; life boats; first aid appli¬ 
ances. Bathing suits and towels furnished. Free. 

Clarendon Beach 

Lake Shore and Montrose Ave. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. Has 
administration building with dressing rooms, showers and 8,000 
lockers; promenade; diving platform; three lifeboats; lung- 
motor, and first aid appliances. Bathing suits and towels fur¬ 
nished. Free. 

Diversey Beach 

Lake Shore and Diversey Parkway, 

Tel., Lincoln 2410. , 

Under Lincoln Park Commission. Has bath house with 
dressing booths, showers and lockers; life boats; first aid ap- 




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pliances. Charge of 10c for bathing suit, towels, soap and 
locker. 

Fifty-first Street Beach 

Lake Shore and E. 51st St. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. Has 
bath house with dressing booths, showers and lockers; three 
life boats; lung-motor; first aid appliances. Bathing suits and 
towels furnished. Free. 

Fullerton Beach 

Lake Shore and Fullerton Ave., 

Tel., Lincoln 2410. 

Under Lincoln Park Commission. Has bath house with 
dressing booths, showers and lockers; life boats; first aid ap¬ 
pliances. Bathing suits and towels furnished. For children 
only. Free. 

Jackson Park Beach 

Lake Shore and 58th St. 

Under South Park Commission. Has bath house with dress¬ 
ing booths, showers and lockers;, three life boats; first aid 
appliances. Bathing suits and towels furnished. Free. 

North Shore Beach 

Morse Ave. and Lake Michigan, 

Under North Shore Park Commission. 

Rocky Ledge Beach 

Lake Shore and E. 79th St. 

Tel., S. Chgo. 1760. 

Under Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches. Has 
bath house with dressing booths, showers and lockers; three 
life boats; lung motor; first aid appliances. Bathing suits and 
towels furnised. Free. 

Thirty-ninth Street Beach 

Lake Shore and 39th St. 

Under South Park Commission. Has bath house with dress¬ 
ing booths, showers and lockers; life boats; first aid appliances. 
Bathing suits and towels furnished. Free. 

Twenty-sixth Street Beach 

Lake Shore and 26th Street 

Under South Park Commission. Has bath house with dress¬ 
ing booths, showers and lockers; life boats; first aid appliances. 
Bathing suits and towels furnished. Free. 

OUTINGS AND CAMPS 
Arden Shore Camp 

Lake Bluff, Ill. 

Tel., Lake Bluff 95 

Supt., Miss Theresa A. Clow. 

Estab. 1906. To provide summer outings for women and 





198 RECREATION 


children and to provide convalescent care for men and boys 
in winter. Supported by subscriptions. Free. Capacity, 500 
in summer, 50 in winter. 

Association House Camp 

Druce Lake, Ill. 

Chicago Office, 2150 W. North Ave., 

Tel., Humboldt 1428. 

A vacation home for women and girls. Open entire year. 
Charges vary according to circumstances. Free to a limited 
number. Maintained by Association House. 

Bowen Country Club 

Waukegan, Ill. . 

Resident Managers, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Chamberlain. 

Estab. 1912. A vacation home for members of Hull House 
clubs and classes. Open all year. No charges. Capacity, 135. 
Supported by Hull House. 

Camp Algonquin 

Algonquin, Ill. 

Chicago Office, 168 N. Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Majestic 7160. 

Maintained by United Charities. Provides summer outings 
for mothers and children. Open July and August. Free. Ca¬ 
pacity, 175. 

Camp Owasibbi 

White Hall, Mich., 

Chicago Office, 37 S. Wabash Ave. 

Supt., L. R. McDonald, 

Tel., Randolph 7609. 

Maintained by Chicago Boy Scouts of America for members 
of Chicago troops. Open July and August. Charges, $6 per 
week, including transportation. Capacity, 400. 

Camp Reinberg 

Palatine, Ill. 

Chicago Office, 1130 County Bldg., 

Tel., Franklin 3000. 

Estab. 1917. Under supervision of the Bureau of Social 
Service of Cook County. Provides outings of one week for 
County dependents (women and children), also for working 
boys and girls. Open July 1st to September 15th. Free. 
Capacity, 100. 

Camp St. Vincent 

Evanston, Ill. 

Chicago Office, Suite 1318 8 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Central 272. 

Supt., James F. Kennedy. 

Provides vacations for working mothers and their children 




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during summer months. Free. Under Society of St. Vincent 
De Paul of Chicago. 

Camp Wilson 

Long Lake, Ill. 

Chairman Camp Activities, Benjamin F. Stein. 

2414 W. 21st St. Tel, Canal 96. 

Estab. 1913. Under Young Men’s Associated Jewish Chari¬ 
ties. Provides outing for boys between 12 and 18 years of 
age who otherwise could not afford outings. The camp is open 
during the months of July and August. Charges, $2.50 for 
two weeks, including transportation. Capacity, 90. Supported 
by income and contributions. 

Chicago Boys’ Club Camp 

Boys’ City, Lake Winona, Ind. 

Chicago Office, 1725 Orchard St, 

Tel, Lincoln 6639. 

Supt, John H. Witter. 

Provides outings for members and other boys. Open July 
and August. Boys pay according to ability. Capacity, 60. 
Maintained by Chicago Boys’ Club. 

Council Home 

Western Springs, Ill. 

Chicago Address, 

Chairman, Mrs. Martin Barbe, 

4922 Blackstone Ave. 

Estab. 1900. Under auspices of Chicago Section, Council of 
Jewish Women. To provide summer outings for mothers and 
children for a period of two weeks. Open May to October. 
Cases received from Associated Jewish Charities. Free. Sup¬ 
ported by contributions. Capacity, 65. 

Eleanor Camp 

Lake Geneva, Wis. 

Chicago Office, 16 N. Wabash Ave, 

Tel, Central 5589. 

Provides summer vacations for business women and girls. 
Open during July and August. The vacation time limit for each 
guest is two weeks. Charges, $4.25—$5.25 per week. Capacity, 
175. Maintained by Eleanor Association. 

Forward Movement 

Supt, Selden Adams, 

109 N. Dearborn St, 

Tel, Central 807. 

Estab. 1896. Maintains Camp Gray at Saugatuck, Mich, to 
provide a place for summer recreation and rest at moderate 
cost. Supported by fees and contributions. Charges, $7 per 
week and up. Free to a limited number unable to pay. Ca¬ 
pacity, 300. 





200 


RECREATION 


Glen Ellyn Summer Camp 

Glen Ellyn, Ill. 

Chicago Office, 108 N. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Majestic 7564. 

•Brigadier Mary Stillwell in charge. 

Under Salvation Army. Provides vacations for women and 
children. Open July, August and September. Free. Ca¬ 
pacity, 50. 

Holiday Home 
Lake Geneva, Wis. 

Chicago Office, 

Supt., H. R. Clark, 

Suite 930, 22 E. Washington St., 

Tel., Private Exchange 1, Local 469. 

Estab. 1889. Under auspices of Lake Geneva Fresh Air 
Association. To provide free outings to worthy working 
women, girls and boys of Chicago. Open July, August and 
September. Supported by endowment and contributions. 
Lincoln Centre Camp 
Milton Junction, Wis. 

Chicago Office, Oakwood Blvd. and Langley Ave., 

Tel., Kenwood 6513. 

Provides outings for boys and girls of Lincoln Centre. Open 
July and August. Charges, $2 for two weeks. Capacity, 40. 
Maintained by Abraham Lincoln Centre. 

Miriam Cottage 

Riverside, Mich. 

Under supervision of Guardian Angels Center. Vacation home 
for women and girls. Open July, August and September. 
Charges vary according to financial ability of guests. 

Moody Church Fresh Air Camp 

Cedar Lake, Ind. 

Chicago Office, 808 N. La Salle St., 

Tel., Superior 3824. 

Supt., E. Y. Wooley. 

Provides summer outings for women and children unable to 
pay. Open during July and August. Supported by contribu¬ 
tions. Free. Capacity, 200. 

Northwestern University Settlement 

1400 Augusta St., 

Tel., Monroe 1717. 

Maintains camp for girls at Franklin Park, Ill. Open the 
whole year. Capacity, 50. 

Outing Association for Crippled Children 
Pres., Mrs. F. L. Haskell, 

4917 Sheridan Road. Tel., Edgewater 4336. 

Sec., Miss Mildred Hobinger, 

1116 S. Richmond St. Tel., Garfield 4728. 

Estab. 1900. Maintains summer camp for crippled children 



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201 


at Burlington, Wis., and gives general aid to children attend¬ 
ing the Spalding School for Crippled Children. Open during 
school vacation. Supported by contributions. Department of 
Health supplies nurse as superintendent of camp. Free. Ca¬ 
pacity, 90. 

Prairie Club 

Sec., Miss Clara Fahrenbach, 

Suite 702—80 E. Jackson Blvd., 

Tel., Wabash 425. 

Incorp. 1911. To promote outdoor recreation and to preserve 
places of natural beauty in the country adjacent to Chicago. 
Conducts outings on Saturday afternoons and longer holiday 
trips. Maintains camp at Tremont, Ind., for use of active 
members. Supported by membership. 

St. Mary’s Home for Children 

2822 Jackson Blvd., 

Tel., Garfield 9061. 

Supt., Sister Superior. 

Maintains a summer home at Kenosha, Wis., where children 
of the Home spend three months. Also receives other children, 
as capacity permits, for vacations of two weeks. Capacity, 
140. See Child Welfare (Institutions for Dependent Children), 
page 45. 

Social Workers’ Country Club 

Riverside, Ill., 

Tel., Riverside 57. 

Resident Manager, Mrs. James Minnick. 

Estab. 1914. To provide rest and recreation for social work¬ 
ers and to promote personal acquaintance and co-operation 
among social workers. Open entire year. Membership limited 
to professional and volunteer social workers. Rate, $8—$10 
per week. Capacity, 60. 

Tamarack Camp 

Michigan City, Ind. 

Chicago Office, 701 W. 14th Place., 

Tel., Canal 1672. 

Provides vacations for mothers and children of Henry Booth 
House neighborhood. Open July to September. Charges, 
$1.50—$3 per week. Capacity, 20. Maintained by Henry Booth * 
House. 

Volunteer Fresh Air Camp 

Benton Harbor, Mich. 

Chicago Office, 1201 Washington Blvd., 

Tel., Haymarket, 4270. 

Supt., Mrs. Mary Harrington. . 

Under Volunteers of America. Established to provide rest 
and recreation for overworked women and children during the 
summer. Supported by contributions. Free. Capacity, 100. 





202 


RELIEF AND FAMILY REHABILIATION 


RELIEF AND FAMILY REHABILITATION 


American Ladies’ Aid Society 

Ch. Relief Comm., Mrs. Elizabeth Fishberg. 

1926 S. Spalding Ave., 

Tel., Rockwell 3869. 

Incorp. 1915. To give emergency relief. Furnishes food, fuel, 
clothing, etc. Works mainly with Jewish families. Supported 
by membership dues, 25 cents per month, tag day receipts 
and socials. 

American Red Cross 

Chicago Chapter 

Bureau of Civilian Relief, 

Home Service Section, 

58 E. Washington St., 

Tel., Randolph 3480. 

Director, Mrs. Katherine M. Briggs. 

Takes care of the families of men in all branches of the 
service—regular army, national guard, sailors, marines; also 
men in engineering and aviation corps and families of men 
and women attached to hospital units. Gives assistance to 
families of soldiers who go from America to join the Allies and 
to the families of civilians who have been killed or wounded 
as a direct result of war activities. See War Agencies, 
page 237. Reg. Bur. 

Armenian Colonial Association 

837 N. La Salle St, 

Tel, Superior 3259. 

Supt, D. A. Dikijian. 

Furnishes aid to Armenian immigrants and their families. 
Furnishes food and clothing. See Education (Immigrant), 
page 78. 

Associated Jewish Charities of Chicago 

1800 Selden St, 

Tel, West 4980. 

Sec, M. I. Berger. 

Incorp. 1900. To collect and distribute contributions in aid 
of needy Jews of Chicago through the following affiliated 
Jewish philanthropic organizations: Michael Reese Hospital, 
Jewish Aid Society, West Side Dispensary, Bureau of Personal 
Service, B’nai B’rith Free Employment Bureau, Home for Aged 
Jews, Home for Jewish Orphans, Jewish Training School, Jew¬ 
ish Home Finding Society, Chicago-Winfield Tuberculosis Sana¬ 
torium, Maxwell Settlement Association, Woman’s Loan Asso¬ 
ciation, Helen Day Nursery, Central Bureau of Jewish Chari¬ 
ties and Chicago Lying-in Hospital and Dispensary. 





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203 


Baby Providence Sewing Club 

Sec., Mrs. N. Simon, 

3034 Logan Blvd., Tel., Albany 3087. 

Estab. 1913. To aid poor Jewish mothers and children. Pro¬ 
vides medical attention for mothers; milk and layettes for 
babies, and shoes to children of school age. Supported by 
dues, contributions and entertainments. 

Bohemian Charitable Association 

2603 S. Kedzie Ave., 

Tel., Rockwell 1787. Hours: 9 A. M.—12 A. M. 

Supt., Miss Mary J. Hutter. 

Estab. 1910. For the relief of Bohemians in need. Furnishes 
clothes, food, rent, etc. Afternoons given over to investiga¬ 
tion and home visitation. Supported by contributions, mem¬ 
bership fees, entertainments and tag day. Reg. Bur. 

Calumet Council Relief Association 

Sec., J. C. Bovenkerk, 

11114 Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Pullman 574. 

Incorp. 1914. To give relief to the poor of the community. 
Furnishes food, clothing and fuel. Investigations made by 
Committee of the Association. Supported by contributions and 
benefits. 

Charity Alliance 

Sec., Mrs. Charles Salmon, 

5450 E. View Park. 

Tel., Midway 4367. 

Estab. 1892. To help families and poor children. Furnishes 
milk, food, clothing and medical assistance. Reg. Bur. 

Chicago Board of Education 

School Lunches 
7 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Central 3981. 

Director, Special Schools, Dr. Frank G. Bruner. 

School lunches are served in the following schools: 
Adams— Townsend St., bet. W. Chicago Ave. and Locust St. 
Budlong—Foster Ave., near Lincoln Ave. 

Clay—Burley Ave. and E. 133rd St. 

Colman—Dearborn St., near 47th St. 

Dore_W. Harrison St., bet. Halsted and Desplaines Sts. 

Farren—S. Wabash Ave. and 51st St. 

Foster—S. Union Ave. and O’Brien St. 

Froebel—W. 21st St., bet. Robey and Hoyne Ave. 
Gladstone—Robey St. and Washburne Ave. 

Haines Practice—W. 23rd Place, bet. Princeton and Went¬ 
worth Aves. 




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Hamline—Bishop and W. 48th Sts. 

Hayes—Leavitt , and Fulton Sts. 

Holden—W. 31st and Loomis Ave. 

Jenner—Oak St. and Milton Ave. 

Keith—S. Dearborn and W. 34th Sts. 

Kosciuszko—Holt and Cleaver Sts. 

Marsh—E. 98th St. and Exchange Ave. 

Seward—W. 46th St. and Hermitage Ave. 

Sheridan, Mark—W. 27th and Wallace Sts. 

Talcott—W. Ohio and Lincoln Sts. 

Thorp, J. N.—Burley Ave. and E. 89th St. 

University Avenue—University Ave., bet. E. 91st St. and 
E. 92nd St. 

Ward—Shields Ave. and W. 27th St. 

Washburne—W. 14th St., bet. Jefferson St. and Union Ave. 
Washington—N. Morgan St. and Grand Ave. 

Wells—N. Ashland Ave. and Augusta St. 

Chicago Christian Industrial League 

General Office and Executive Headquarters 
1931 N. Halsted St. Tel., Diversey 4259. 

Gen. Mgr., George A. Kilbey. 

Asst Gen. Mgr., H. Morris. 

Central Department 

880-884 S. State St. Tel., Wabash 7259. 

Supt., Geo. R. Gilliespie. 

Maintains popular hotel, restaurant, barber shop, free em¬ 
ployment bureau, men’s laundry, playground, vacation school 
and kindergarten. Reg. Bur. 

People's Popular Stores 

Established to give the poor an opportunity for buying 
clothing, furniture, shoes, millinery, etc., at small cost. Daily 
sales are held and the best of materials collected are assembled' 
for sale. Stores located as follows: 

People’s Popular Store, 1000 S. State St. 

People’s Popular Store, 945 Milwaukee Ave. 

People’s Popular Store, 1518 W. 47th St. 

People’s Popular Store, 4120 Wentworth Ave. 

Homes for Men, Warehouse and Industries. See Homes 
(Destitute), page 113. 

Chicago City Gardens Association 

Pres., Mrs. Laura Dainty Pelham, 

7 S. Dearborn St. Tel., Central 2736. 

Sec. and Treas., Mrs. Edward L. Murfey, 

4454 Sidney Ave. Tel., Drexel 6286. 

Estab. 1910. To provide gardens for those in need. Secures 
the use of unused land and supervises the cultivation of gar¬ 
dens on this land. Supported by subscriptions and contri¬ 
butions. 



RELIEF AND FAMILY REHABILIATION 


205 


Chicago Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief 

19 S. La Salle St., 

Tel., Majestic 7737. 

Executive Sec., Herbert L. Willett, Jr. 

Estab. 1915. Under American Committee for Armenian and 
Syrian Relief. Collects funds for starving refugees—Armenians, 
Syrians, Greeks, and others in the Turkish Empire. Adminis¬ 
tration of funds supported by a single contributor so that all 
gifts can go for relief. 

Children’s League No. 1 

Pres., Mrs. A. E. Detwiler, 

654 E. 44th St. Tel., Kenwood 208. 

Estab. 1916. To assist needy families in the Third Ward to 
better their condition and preserve home ties. Furnishes 
clothing, assists in securing employment, etc. Supported by 
membership dues and contributions. 

Chrysolite Club 

Pres., Miss Kathleen Alford, 

6039 Harper Ave. Tel., Hyde Park 6178. 

Estab. 1897. To make children’s garments and to distribute 
them through School Children’s Aid, Infant Welfare Society 
and Visiting Nurse Association. Supported by membership 
dues and entertainments. 

City and Immigrant Missionary Society of Chicago 

3257 N. Clark St., 

Tel., Lake View 6800. 

Supt., John P. Miller. 

Estab. 1901. Incorp. 1916. Gives relief to destitute families 
and individuals; furnishes food, clothing and medicine; main¬ 
tains protective work for immigrants. Supported by Swedish 
Methodist Churches of Chicago. 

Swedish Brotherhood Employment Agency. See Employment 
(Private Agencies), page 103. 

.Swedish Brotherhood Home. See Homes (Men), page lOo. 


Commander’s Association 

Cook County Post, Department of Illinois, G. A. K. 

143 N. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Central 1970. 

Supt., John L. Manning. . 

Founded 1895. Organized under statute of Illinois, July, 
1909. To relieve the wants of needy veterans of the Civil 
War Spanish-American War, Boxers’ Uprising and Philippine 
Insurrection, and their families. Works in conjunction with 
and under the direction of Cook County Agent. Makes in¬ 
vestigations and reports through County Agent. County pays 
salary of two investigators. 



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Cook County Charity Service 

Main Office., 213 S. Peoria St., 

Tel., Monroe 2608. 

County Agent, W. H. Ehemann. 

Deputy County Agent, J. K. Brenton. 

Deporting Agent, A. H. Wilson. 

Administers out-door relief for Cook County. Furnishes food, 
gives medical aid, to needy families in homes, and shoes to 
school children. Co-operates with the Health Department and 
Infant Welfare Society in furnishing special diet to tubercular 
patients and milk to babies. Issues rations to old soldiers 
under the Bogardus Law; also pensions to the blind and moth¬ 
ers’ pension relief. Issues permits for admission to Oak Forrest 
Infirmary and Hospital, County Hospital and State School for 
the Blind and Deaf at Jacksonville. 

Sub-Stations Telephone Asst. Deputy Co. Agts. 

837 W. 47th St_Yards 2010_George Stott 

8800 Houston Ave-So. Chgo. 1261-David E. Hickey 

1054 N. Ashland Ave.-Monroe 5775_.Arthur E. Sinclair 

229 W. North Ave_Lincoln 7245_Fred A. Gertz 

3466 Archer Ave_Drover 1513_Victor Young 

1655 Blue Island Ave._Canal 561_Wm. J. Carey 

2701 W. 12th St_Lawndale 9418_Stephen A. Cooney 

221 E. 115th St-Pullman 1086_Cornelius S. Kelly 

Medical Service ^ 

213 S. Peoria St. Tel., Monroe 2608. 

County Agent, Wm. H. Ehemann. 

Medical service to the needy poor in their homes. To pro¬ 
cure a county doctor call Main Office (Monroe 2608) any day 
between the hours of 8 A. M. and 4:30 p. m. On Sundays and 
holidays a county doctor may be procured by calling police 
department. 

Relief for Blind 
213 S. Peoria St., 

Tel., Monroe 2608. 

County Agent, Wm. H. Ehemann. 

All male persons of 21 years of age and female persons over 
18 years of age who are not charges of any charitable institu¬ 
tion in the State and have been residents of Illinois for ten 
years and Cook County three years and have an income of 
less than $250 a year are entitled to a pension of $150 per 
year, payable quarterly. Applications must be made to the 
County Clerk and pension is administered through County 
Agent. 















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207 


Federated Orthodox Jewish Charities 

1800 Selden St., 

Tel., Seeley 919. 

Exec. Sec., Miss Bessie Simon. 

Estab. 1912. To serve as a central agency for the economical 
and efficient collection and distribution of all funds contributed 
to support twelve charitable institutions conducted under 
Orthodox Jewish auspices. 

Friendly Aid Society 

Pres., Mrs. Edward Tilden, 

5020 Woodlawn Ave., 

Tel., Oakland 325. 

Estab. 1892. Incorp. 1911. To better conditions of women 
and children. Carries on relief work by distributing funds 
collected among fifteen organizations caring for the needs of 
women and children. Supported by membership dues and 
entertainments. 

German Charity Association 

Pres., Mrs. Ida Schrader, 

644 Melrose St., 

Tel., Graceland 2430. 

Estab. 1885. Incorp. 1894. To assist indigent old people, 
especially widows of German nationality, by furnishing month¬ 
ly pensions. Investigations made by members of the com¬ 
mittee. Supported by membership dues and entertainments. 

German Society of Chicago 

160 N. Wells St., 

Tel., Main 4026. 

Mgr., Felix Von W. Wysow. 

Estab. 1854. To assist and protect German aliens and resi¬ 
dents unfamiliar with our language and conditions. Provides 
material relief, employment, medical care and legal aid. Sup¬ 
ported by contributions. Reg. Bur. 

Goodwill Workers 

Pres., Mrs. M. Nudelman, 

3116 Logan Blvd., 

Tel., Belmont 6627. 

Incorp. 1914. To give emergency relief. Furnishes food, fuel, 
and clothing. Work mainly with Jewish families. Membership 
dues, 25 cents per month. Supported by membership dues, 
benefit entertainments and tag day. 

Hungarian Charity Society 

Pres., Max Sobel, 

214 W. Adams St. Tel., Franklin 498. 

Pres., Women’s Auxiliary, Mrs. Abraham Weiss, 

1410 Thorndale Ave. Tel., Edgewater 9342. 

Incorp. 1892. To assist needy Hungarians residing in Chi- 





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cago at least six months. Furnishes food, clothing, cash, also 
assists in securing employment. Investigations made and tem¬ 
porary relief given through Women’s Auxiliary. Supported by 
dues and contributions. 

Independent Sisters of Charity 

Pres., Mrs. Henry Sherry, 

3326 Douglas Blvd. Tel., Lawndale 1899. 

Sec., Mrs. R. Cohen, 

1151 W. 12th St. Tel., Canal 2471. 

Incorp. 1905. To furnish relief and layettes for Jewish ma¬ 
ternity cases. Membership dues, 20 cents per month. Sup¬ 
ported by dues, tag day benefits and entertainments. 

Italian Ladies’ Charitable Association 

Pres., Mrs. Victoria Licci, 

2020 Polk St. Tel., West 5169. 

To render aid and friendly assistance to indigent Italians. 
Provides food, fuel and clothing. Supported by fees, contri¬ 
butions and entertainments. 

Jewish Aid Society 

Relief Department, 

1800 Selden St., 

Tel., West 4980. 

Supt., Miss Frances Taussig. 

Estab. 1900. The agency of the Associated Jewish Charities 
for the administration and distribution of relief to Jewish 
families in their homes. Conducts self support fund for busi¬ 
ness establishment of handicapped men, broom shop for blind, 
occupations for handicapped, in co-operation with other de¬ 
partments; co-operative workshop where dependent women are 
taught to sew and where clothing is made for various depart¬ 
ments of the Associated Jewish Charities. Maintains visiting 
housekeeper and special work in home economy. Reg. Bur. 
Other Departments of Jewish Aid Society; 

B’nai B’rith Free Employment Bureau—See Employment 
(Private Agencies), page 99. 

Bureau of Personal Service—See Protective Agencies, page 
168. 

West Side Dispensary—See Medical Aid (Di§nensaries), page 
144. 

Jewish Consumptive Relief Society of Chicago 

1800 Selden St., 

Tel., West 4980. 

Supt., Miss R. Zwihilsky. 

Estab. 1904. For the relief and care of tubercular patients 
in their homes and in institutions.' Furnishes proper diet, 
food, clothing, etc. Recommends proper clinical and medical 
assistance. 



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209 


Junior League of Chicago 

Rest Room, 

220 S. State St., Tel., Wabash 6535. 

Pres., Miss Isabelle Holt, 

40 Cedar Street, 

Tel., Superior 2549. 

Matron, Mrs. M. Lind. Hours: 10 A. M.—6 P. M. 

Estab. 1912. Maintains down-town rest room for working 
girls and a free bed in St. Luke’s Hospital. Supported by- 
membership dues and entertainments. Reg. Bur. 

Juvenile Court Pension Department 

10th Floor County Bldg., 

Tel., Franklin 3015. 

Head, Mrs. Emma Quinlan. 

In charge of all applications for Mothers’ Pensions. These 
applications are investigated both by the Probation Officer and 
by the County Agent. The Court grants the pension after in¬ 
vestigations are completed, and the pensioners are under the 
supervision of the Probation Officers. Reg. Bur. 

Lake View Thimble Club 

Pres., Mrs. F. H. Gansbergen, 

2238 Lincoln Park West. Tel., Lincoln 1218. 

Corr. Sec., Mrs. Bruce Paddock, 

747 Brompton Ave. Tel., Lake View 1360. 

Estab. 1893. To carry on philanthropic and relief work. Fur¬ 
nishes food, fuel and rent. Provides garme'nts to Cook County 
Hospital and Glenwood Manual Training School, and layettes 
to Buelah Maternity Home. Supported by dues, contributions 
and entertainments. 

Lawndale Ladies’ Aid Society 

Pres., Mrs. Chas. M. Beiles, 

1220 Independence Blvd., 

Tel., Lawndale 9750. 

Incorp. 1911. To visit the poor and give emergency relief. 
Furnishes clothing, food and fuel. Co-operates with Jewish Aid. 
Supported by donations and membership dues. Dues 25 cents 
per month. 

Morgan Park Welfare Association 

Pres., Mr. L. L. Hall, 

11316 S. Oakley Ave. Tel., Beverly 2847. 

Sec., Chas. Blake, 

10835 S. Hoyne Ave. Tel., Beverly 198. 

Estab. 1911. To furnish relief to the needy of the com¬ 
munity. Furnishes food, clothing, fuel, etc.; also assists in 
securing employment. Supported jointly by the churches and 
Woman’s Club of Morgan Park. 




210 RELIEF AND FAMILY REHABILIATION 


Mothers’ Emergency League 

Pres., Mrs., John P. Friesinger, 

2422 Orchard St. Tel., Lincoln 632. 

Sec., Mrs. Fred Mefort, 

5443 Glenwood Ave. Tel., Ravenswood 3019. 

Incorp. 1913. To maintain free beds for destitute mothers in 
the Chicago Union Hospital. No charges. Supported by pro¬ 
ceeds from flower sales, bazaars and entertainments. 

Mothers’ Relief Association 

Pres., Mrs. Edward Maher, 

4511 Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Oakland 788. 

Estab. 1910. To care for aged and destitute widows, women 
60 years and over. Monthly pensions of from $7 to $12 paid 
women in their homes; also places them in institutions, paying 
admission fee. Supported by dues and entertainments. 

Reg. Bur. 

St. Elizabeth’s Benevolent Association 

Supt., Mrs. M. Berscheid. 

2855 Southport Ave. 

Estab. 1915. Under direction of Society St. Vincent de Paul. 
To supply the poor of St. Alphonsus’ parish with clothing. 
Supported by contributions. 

St. Elizabeth’s Charity Society 

Sec., Mrs. F. Adamaitis, 

2225 S. Turner Ave., 

Tel., Rockwell 2031. 

Estab. 1913. Under Polish Roman Catholic auspices. To 
assist the poor by providing food, fuel, clothing and rents. 
Supported by contributions, dues and entertainments. 

Salvation Army 

Territorial Headquarters . 

108 N. Dearborn St. Tel., Majestic 7564. 

Commissioner, Thomas Estill. 

Estab. 1885. Social service activities are conducted through 
the following departments: Reg. Bur. 


Department of Charities : 

669 S. State St. Tel., Harrison 5547. 

Lieut.-Col. Emil Marcussen. 

Estab. 1913. Gives general relief, food, clothing, fuel and 
financial assistance. Supported by contributions. 




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Slum Department : 

108 N. Dearborn St. Tel., Majestic 7564. 

Brigadier, Mary Stillwell. 

Activities consist of general relief, family visitation and per¬ 
sonal service. Maintains slum posts, located as follows: 

Slum Post No. 1, 1750 Walnut St. Tel., West 2610. 

Slum Post No. 2, 1231 Penn St. Tel., Lincoln 7866. 

Slum Post No. 3, 3120 Fifth Ave. Tel., Drover 5599. 

Slum Post No. 4, 1006 Loomis St. Tel., Haymarket 3475. 

Industrial Department for Men : 

1325 W. Congress St. Tel., Haymarket 3861. 

Capt., H. E. Burtenshaw. 

Maintains ten Industrial Stores providing second hand furni¬ 
ture and clothing which are sold at nominal prices to needy 
people. 

Industrial Store No. 1, 2938 S. State St. 

Industrial Store No. 2, 1437 W. Harrison St. 

Industrial Store No. 3, 1317 W. Chicago Ave. 

Industrial Store No. 4, 1284 Clybourne Ave. 

Industrial Store No. 5, 311 E. 115th St. 

Industrial Store No. 6, 3946 S. State St. 

Industrial Store No. 7, 3057 S. Halsted St. 

Industrial Store No. 8, 1340 Fullerton Ave. 

Industrial Store No. 9, 1606 S. Halsted St. 

Industrial Store No. 10, 4737 S. Halsted St. 

Industrial Home for Men—See Homes (Destitute), page 115. 

Other Departments of Salvation Army: 

Free Dispensary—See Medical Aid (Dispensaries), page 143. 
Free Legal Bureau—See Legal Agencies, page 130. 

Labor Bureau—See Employment (Private Agencies), page 103. 
Prison Department—See Correctional Agencies (Treatment of 
Delinquents), page 71. 

Summer Camp—See Recreation (Outings and Camps), page 200. 
Rescue and Maternity Home—See Medical Aid (Maternity 
Hospitals), page 157. 

Men’s Hotels—See Homes (Lodging Houses and Shelters), page 

112 . 

Young Women’s Boarding Home—See Homes (Women), page 

110 . 

Training Colleges—See Education (Training for Social Service), 
page 90. 

Life Saving Guards-See Child Welfare (dubs for Boys and 
Girls), page 52. 



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School Children’s Aid Society 

School Supply Bldg., 821 S. Robey St., 

Tel., Central 3981. Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Fri., Dec. 

1st to March 1st, 10 A. M.—2 P. M. 

Supt., Miss Ella Goodman. 

Estab. 1889. To provide new clothing during the winter 
months for destitute children in the Chicago public schools 
in order that they may attend school regularly. Reg. Bur 

Service Club 

Treas., Miss C. B. Neely, 

4929 Greenwood Ave., 

Tel., Oakland 4. 

Estab. 1894. To render general assistance and relief to 
needy families. Supported by dues and entertainments. 

Society of St. Vincent De Paul of Chicago 

1318 Hartford Bldg., 

Tel., Central 272. 

Pres., James F. Kennedy. 

Estab. 1833. Under Roman Catholic auspices for the prac¬ 
tice of a Christian life; to visit the. poor in their dwellings and 
carry them succor in kind; to promote the elementary and 
religious instruction of poor children: to distribute moral and 
religious books; to undertake any other sort of charitable 
work to which its resources may be adequate and which will 
not oppose the chief end of the Society. Its headquarters 
are in Paris and its first conference was established in 1833. 
Metropolitan Central Council, 

123 S. Throop St. 

Pres., Richard C. Gannon. 

Estab. 1894. Has directing jurisdiction over all councils and 
conferences of the Society in Illinois, and corresponds to 
the national headquarters of the Society. 

Central Office, 

R. 1318, 8 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Central 272. 

Estab. 1911. For the care of dependent and neglected chil¬ 
dren: gives legal advice; temporary shelter for mothers and 
children: obtains employment: investigates and gives emer¬ 
gency relief and co-operates with other relief and child saving 
agencies, and serves as an information bureau to Catholic 
agencies. 

St. Joseph’s Catholic Flome for the Friendless. See Child 
Welfare (Dependent Children), page 44. 

Particular Council, 

8 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Central 272. 

Pres., James F. Kennedy. 

Estab. 1860. To organize and supervise parish conferences 



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and direct certain features of special or social work. Dis¬ 
tributes reading matter; visits and provides,entertainment to 
Cook County Hospital Infirmary and Dunning; distributes 
second-hand clothing to needy. Maintains Camp St. Vincent 
for poor working mothers and their children, and maintains 
maternity ward workers at the Cook County Hospital. 


Conferences. 


St. Adelbert Conference—Pres., I. F. Dankowski, 1702 W. 
17th St. 

St. Agatha Conference—Pres., M. W. Cribben, 2720 W. 16th 
St. 

St. Agnes Conference—Pres., John Callahan, 3811 S. Wash¬ 
tenaw Ave. 

St. Agnes Conference (Bohemian)—Pres., Vaclav Kreppner, 
2731 S. Hamlin Ave. 

All Saints Conference—Pres., T. M. Murray, 7755 S. Hal- 
sted St. 

St. Aloysius Conference—Pres., John Schonenberger, 1652 
N. Irving Ave. 

St. Alphonsus Conference—Pres., Pius Kuon, 1360 Belmont 

St. Ambrose Conference—Pres., D. F. Brenner, Jr., 5009 
Greenwood Ave. 

St. Anne Conference—Pres., Wm. Moloney, 524 W. 57th Place. 

Annunciation Conference—Pres., James Burke, 2028 Pierce 
Ave. 

St. Anslem Conference—Pres., George H. Smith, 6146 
Michigan Ave. 

St. Anthony Conference—Pres., Pius Schrodle, 2923 Normal 


Ave. 

St. Basil Conference—Pres., Thomas Loonern, 1803 Gar¬ 
field Blvd. „ 

Blessed Sacrament Conference—Pres., George W. Martin, 
2350 S. Lawndale Ave. 

St. Bonaventure Conference—Pres., William Phillips, 122* 
Marianna St. 

St. Boniface Conference—Pres., George J. Behrendt, 1949 
West Superior St. 

St. Bride Conference—Pres., C. P. Maguire, *667 Coles Ave. 
St. Catherine Conference—Pres., John P. Ready, 14 N. 

M St ar Cectha'conference-Pres., V. J. Jefferson, 4346 Fifth Ave. 

St. Charles Borromeo Conference—Pres., Frank F. Nichol, 
803 Oakley Blvd. 

St. Clare de Monte Falco Conference—Pres., Wm. Blind, 

5629 S. Maplewood Ave. ~ 

St. Clement Conference—Pres., A. J. Myler, 648 Belden A\e. 



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St. Columbanas Conference—Pres., J. J. Clifford, 7110 Eber- 
hardt Ave. 

St. Columbkille Conference—Pres., Wm. J. O’Neil, 1618 
Grand Ave. 

Corpus Christie Conference—Pres., Henry C. McMahon, 4927 
Calumet Ave. 

St. David Conference—Pres., J. J. Dalton, 3233 Normal Ave. 

St. Dominic Conference—Pres., Robert J. Killips, 350 Wen¬ 
dell St. 

St. Elizabeth Conference—Pres., Michael Mitchell, 4554 
Wabash Ave. 

Epiphany Conference—Pres., L. A. Schaffhauser, 2222 S. Kirk¬ 
land Ave. 

St. Finbarr Conference—Pres., Daniel Creedon, 1325 Kostner 
Ave. 

St. Francis Xavier Conference—Pres., J. P. Immel, 2717 N. 
Richmond Ave. 

St. Gabriel Conference—Pres., Thomas J. Griffen, 4640 
Emerald Ave. 

St. George Conference—Pres., M. Thelan, 3651 Wentworth 
Ave. 

St. Gertrude Conference—Pres., D. J. Shea, 1406 Glenlake 
Ave. 

St. Gregory Conference—Pres., Charles Gross, 5521 N. 
Paulina St. 

St. Henry Conference—Pres., Nicholas J. Wieter, 6812 N. 
Hermitage Ave. 

Holy Angels’ Conference—Pres., J. R. Fahy, 4018 Drexel 
Blvd. 

Holy Family Conference—Pres., John Waller, 4742 Grand 
Blvd. 

Holy Ghost Conference—Pres., George Maeder, 622 S. Keller 
Ave. 

Holy Name Conference—Pres., James F. Kennedy, 620 N. 
State St. 

Holy Rosary Conference—Pres., Charles E. Reading, 11527 
S. State St. 

Holy Rosary Conference (Italian)—Pres., A. T. Buskens, 
2247 Iowa St. 

Holy Trinity Conference (German)—Pres., Michael A. Brust, 
210 S. Seeley Ave. 

St. Ignatius Conference—Pres., Wm. J. Ford, 1220 Columbia 
Ave. 

Immaculate Conception Conference—Pres., Patrick J. Nolan 
1531 N. Park Ave. 

Immaculate Conception Conference (German)—Pres. John 
Welsch, 3120 Union Ave. 

St. James’ Conference—Pres., A. B. Perrigo, 2975 State St. 



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215 


St. Jarlath Conference—Pres., James F. Carroll, 1528 W. 
Monroe St. 

St. John Conference—Pres., M. McLaughlin, 1706 S. State St. 
St. John Baptiste Conference—Pres., Agnus Taillon, 5229 S. 
Carpenter St. 

St. Joachim’s Conference—Pres., Wm. P. McGrath, 736 E. 
95th St. 

St. Joseph’s (French) Conference—Pres., Joseph Courville, 
2742 W. 38th St. 

St. Kevin Conference—Pres., Thomas McMannon, 10692 Ex¬ 
change Ave. 

St. Lawrence Conference—Pres., Charles J. Trainor, 1314 
E. 72nd St. 

St. Lucy’s Conference—Pres., T. F. Cavanaugh, 594*7 Race St. 
St. Ludmilla Conference—Pres., Vaclav Dvorak, 2953 West 
25th Place. 

St. Malachy Conference—Pres., John Galligan, 2337 Monroe 
St. 

St. Mark Conference—Pres., Jerome J. Brenna, 2522 Iowa St. 
St. Martin Conference—Pres., Christian See, 5748 Princeton 
Ave. 

St. Mary Conference—Pres., John J. O’Flynn, 3249 W. Con¬ 
gress St. 

St. Mathias Conference—Pres., Alexander Reuter, 5149 N. 
Western Ave. 

St. Matthew Conference—Spiritual Director, Rev., James 
Flood, 2832 Walnut St. 

St. Mel Conference—Pres., M. J. Connery, 4140 Washington 
Blvd. 

Maternity Conference—Pres., Edward Keigher, 1443 N. 
Harding Ave. 

St. Mauritius Conference—Pres., Henry Michaels, 3355 S. 
Hoyne Ave. 

St. Michael Conference—Pres., Nicholas H. Seiwert, 1717 
Larrabee St. 

St. Monica Conference—Spiritual Director, Rev., John S. 
Morris, 3669 Wabash Ave. 

Nativity Conference—Vice Pres., James McDonough, 544 W. 
37th St. 

St. Nicholas Conference—Pres., George Galloy, 36 W. 

114th St. 

Notre Dame Conference—Pres., James Plamondon, 934 S. 
Wood St. 

Our Lady of Angels Conference—Pres., Wm. H. Canavan, 
1040 N. Karlov Ave. 

Our Lady of Good Counsel Conference—Pres., Hugh Carr, 
3355 S. Ashland Ave. 



216 RELIEF AND FAMILY REHABILIATION 


Our Lady of Good Counsel Conference (Bohemian)—Pres., 
John Kouba, 912 N. Western Ave. 

Our Lady Help of Christians Conference—Pres., J. D. Tigh, 
740 Leamington Ave. 

Our Lady of Lourdes Conference—Pres., M. J. Metzger, 4573 
N. Ashland Ave. 

Our Lady of Lourdes Conference (Bohemian)—Pres., John 
Kuratko, 1401 S. Karlov Ave. 

Our Lady of Mercy Conference—Pres., John J. Kealey, 4419 
Kimball Ave. 

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Conference—Spiritual Director, 
Rev., P. D. Gill, 742 Belmont Ave. 

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Conference—Pres., John Radtke, 
1254 S. Turner Ave. 

Our Lady of Pompeii Conference—Pres., Guy DeMeo, 840 S. 
Loomis St. 

Our Lady of Sorrows Conference—Pres., James A. McGregor, 
3342 Congress St. 

St. Patrick Conference—Pres., Peter Doyle, 1221 W. Monroe 
St. 

St. Paul Conference (German)—Pres., George Bates, 2247 
S. Irving Ave. 

St. Peter Conference—Pres., Nicholas J. Kluetsch, 6101 
Bishop St. 

SS. Peter and Paul Conference—Pres., Charles F. Schifgen, 
2716 E. 75th St. 

St. Philip Benizi Conference—Spiritual Director, Rev. J. 
Giangrandi, 938 Cambridge Ave. 

St. Philip Neri Conference—Pres., Thomas S. Daley, 6854 
Bennett Ave. 

St. Philomena Conference—Pres., Bernard Ferring, 1900 N. 
Kedvale Ave. 

St. Pius Conference—Pres., Francis McEneaney, 1738 W. 
21st Place. 

Precious Blood Conference—Pres., Frank J. Hogan, 300 S. 
Leavitt St. 

Presentation Conference—Pres., M. J. Griffin, 744 Independ¬ 
ence Blvd. 

St. Procopius Conference—Pres., Emil Rosal, 1162 W. 17th St. 

Queen of Angels Conference—Pres., M. Mannebach, 2175 
Wilson Ave. 

St. Raphael’s Conference—Pres., N. J. Kluetsch, 6101 
Bishop St. 

Sacred Heart Conference (German)—Pres., Jacob Lieser, 
7039 Ada St. 

Sancta Maria Adolorati Conference—Pres., Paul P. Pirola, 
1350 Austin Ave. 




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217 


Burl’ing S St aStian Conference — Pres > J- B - Benning, 2901 

St. Sylvester Conference—Pres., Joseph A. O’Donnell, 3078 
Palmer Square. 

St. Theresa Conference—Pres., Anton Braun, 1873 Sheffield 
Ave. 

St. Thomas Conference—Pres., Wm. F. Carroll, 5342 Harper 
Ave. y 

St. Thomas Aquinas Conference—Pres., Charles Dundas, 5410 
Fulton St. 

St. Viator Conference—Pres., John R. O’Riely, 3805 N. Craw¬ 
ford Ave. 

St. Vincent Conference—Pres., John J. Cahill, 2240 Osgood St. 

St. Willebord Conference—Pres., Peter Dean, 126 W. 114th St. 


Sophia Aid Society 

Pres., Mrs. C. E. Anderson, 

10500 Avenue J, 

Tel., South Chicago 3173. 

Estab. 1904. To render assistance to indigent Swedish 
families. Furnishes food, fuel and clothing. Maintains a bed 
at Washington Park Hospital. Supported by membership dues 
and entertainments. 

Swedish National Association 

Pres., Mrs. Othelia Myhrman. 

143 N. Dearborn St. Tel., Central 2687. 

Estab. 1894. To give material relief to Swedish people in 
need. Furnishes food, clothing, fuel, etc. Supported by mem¬ 
bership dues, contributions and entertainments. 

Swiss Benevolent Society of Chicago 

301, 11 S. La Salle St., 

Tel., Randoplh 1191. 

Supt., Swiss Consul. 

Estab. 1872. To assist destitute Swiss. Furnishes, food, fuel 
and clothing to families. Single men furnished lodging, meal 
tickets, clothing and tools. Assistance also given in securing 
employment. Maintains a bed at Alexian Brothers Hos¬ 
pital. Supported by membership dues and contributions. 

United Charities of Chicago 

168 N. Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Majestic 7160. 

Gen. Supt., Eugene T. Lies. 

Incorp. 1857. A union (1909) of the Chicago Relief and Aid 
Society and the Chicago Bureau of Charities. To provide a 
permanent, efficient and practical mode of administering and 
distributing private charities in the City* of Chicago; to 
examine and establish the necessary means for obtaining full 





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RELIEF AND FAMILY REHABILIATION 


and reliable information of the condition and wants of the 
poor of said city putting into practical operation the best 
system of relieving and preventing want and pauperism 
therein. Conducts emergency relief operations, family reha¬ 
bilitation service, country outings; enlists and directs volunteer 
social service; administers private pension fund and Tribune 
Ice Fund. Maintains a general office for administration and 
eleven district offices with a corps of workers in each. Sup¬ 
ported by contributions. 

Camp Algonquin—See Recreation (Camps), page 198. 

Camp Harlowarden—See Medical Aid (Tuberculosis), page 165. 
Mary Crane Day Nursery and Training School—See Child Wel¬ 
fare (Day Nurseries), page 36. 

Social Service Registration Bureau—See Civic Betterment, page 
64. 

Tribune Summer Hospital—See Medical Aid (Institutions for 
Convalescents, page 161. 

Calumet District 

7101 Stony Island Ave., 

Tel., Blackstone 256-257. 

Supt., Miss Ava D. Steele. 

Bounded on the north by 60th St.; east by the lake and 
city limits; south by the city limits; west to the point where 
Stony Island Ave. would intersect the city boundary line if 
drawn south through Lake Calumet; west, north on this line 
to 103rd St. to South Park Ave. and then north on South Park 
Ave. to 60th St. 

Central District 
2959 Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Calumet 4980. 

Supt., Miss Myra B. Van Nostrand. 

Bounded on the north by the river; east by the lake; south 
by 39th St.; west by the river. 

De Koven District 
1818 Selden St., 

Tels., West 2188 and Majestic 7160. 

Supt., Mrs. Helen M. Slichter. 

Bounded on the north by Madison St.; east by the river, 
south by 12th St.; west by Robey St. 

Englewood District 
226 W. 63rd St., 

Tel., Wentworth 942. 

Supt., Miss Gertrude McCleery. 

Bounded on the north by Garfield Blvd. (55th St.) ; east by 
South Park Ave. south to 103rd St.; east on 103rd St. to Stony 
Island Ave; and south to city limits; on Stony Island Ave. ex¬ 
tended through Lake Calumet; south and west by the city 
limits. 



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RELIEF AND FAM ILY REHABILIATION 


Garfield Park District 
3037 Walnut St., 

Tel., Kedzie 573. 

Supt., Miss Elizabeth A. Condon. 

Bounded on the north and east by Fullerton Ave. east to 
Kedzie Ave.; south on Kedzie Ave. to Augusta St. and east 
on Augusta St. to Robey St. and south on Robey St. to 12th 
St.; south by 12th St.; west by the city limits. 

Haymarket District 
1701 Grand Ave., 

Tel., Haymarket 6313. 

Supt., Miss Faith Wyatt. 

Bounded on the north by Augusta St.; east by the river- 
south by Madison St. and west by Robey St. 

Lower North District 
1418 N. La Salle St. 

Tels., Superior 3398 and Majestic 7160. 

Supt., Miss Agnes Van Driel. 

Bounded on the north by North Ave.; east by the lake- 
south by the river; west by the river. 

Northern District 
732 Fullerton Ave., 

Tels., Lincoln 1886 and 5196. 

Supt., Mrs. Florence J. Brown. 

Bounded on the north by city limits; east by the lake; 
south by North Ave.; west by the river. 

Northwest District 
1255 N. Robey St., 

Tel., Humboldt 36. 

Supt., Miss Ruth Fitz Simons. 

Bounded on the north by city limits; east by the river; 
south by Augusta St. west to Kedzie Ave., north on Kedzie 
Ave. to Fullerton Ave. and west on Fullerton Ave, to the city 
limits; west by the city limits. 

Southwest District 
2118 W. 22nd St., 

Tel., Canal 1900. 

Supt., Miss Jeanie Dean Brown. 

Bounded on the north by Twelfth St.; east by the river; 
south by the river; west by city limits. 

Stock Yards District 
734 West 47th St., 

Tel., Drover 5480. 

Supt., Miss Louise McGuire. 

Bounded on the north by 39th St.; east by the lake; south 
by 60th St. west to South Park Ave., north on South Park 
Ave. to Garfield Blvd. (55th St.) and west on Garfield Blvd. 
to city limits; west by the city limits. 





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RELIEF AND FAMILY REHABILIATION 


United Sisters of Charity 

Pres., Mrs. Sadie Lavin, 

1141 Marshfield Ave., Tel., Seeley 6829. 

Sec., Mrs. A. H. Rice. 

431 E. 50th St., Tel., Drexel 9087. 

Incorp. 1909. To furnish general relief, financial assistance, 
and clothing. Work mainly with Jewish families. Member¬ 
ship dues 25 cents per month. Supported by dues, contribu¬ 
tions and entertainments. 

Virginia Colony of Illinois Colony Club 

Sec., -Mrs. Lyman A. Martin, 

4434 Greenview Ave., 

Ravenswood 9126. 

Incorp. 1911. Under the auspices of the Illinois Colony Club 
to give assistance to aged women in their homes. Furnishes 
and maintains room at Sarah Stevenson Hackett Lodging 
House. Furnishes Christmas baskets and toys to children in 
German Half-Orphan Asylum. Supported by membership dues, 
contributions and socials. 

Volunteers of America 

Charity and Relief Department, 

1201 Washington Blvd., 

Tel., Haymarket 4270. 

Major R. H. Merrifield, in charge. 

Estab. 1897. To furnish relief in cases of want and destitu¬ 
tion. Provides food, clothing, furniture and money and con¬ 
ducts family visitation. Supported by contributions. 

Other departments of Volunteers of America: Reg. Bur. 

Good Fellow Hotel—See Homes (Lodging Houses), page 112. 
Workingmen’s Hotel—See Homes (Lodging Houses), page 113. 
McKinley Working Girls’Home—See Homes (Women), page 108. 
Volunteer Industrial Home—See Homes (Destitute), page 116. 
Christian Elderly Ladies’ Home—See Homes (Aged), page 117. 
Hope Hall—See Homes (Destitute), page 115. 

Volunteer Prison League—See Correctional Agencies (Treat¬ 
ment of Delinquents), page 71. 

Volunteer Day Nursery—See Child Welfare (Day Nurseries), 
page 40. 

Volunteer Employment Bureau—See Employment (Private 
Agencies), page 104. 

Volunteer Fresh-Air Camp—See Recreation (Camps), page 201 

Volunteer Prison League 

1201 Washington Blvd., 

Tel., Haymarket 4270. 

Major M. A. Messlein, in charge. 

Gives general relief to families of men who are in prison. 
See Correctional Agencies. (Treatment of Delinquents), page 
72. 




RELIEF AND FAMILY REHABILIATION 


Wabansia Relief Society 

Pres., Mrs. Henry Schroeder, 

2228 N. Kedzie Blvd., 

Tel., Belmont 4509. 

Estab. 1910. To assist and care for the needy. Provides 
food fuel and clothing. Also furnishes small pensions to old 
people to cover monthly rent. Supported by membership 
dues, contributions and entertainments. Reg. Bur. 

Willing Workers Woman’s Club 

Pres., Mrs. Hugo King, 

2681 Orchard St.. Tel., Lincoln 1640. 

Sec., Mrs. S. Goldenburg, 

6625 Sheridan Road, Tel., Rogers Park 923. 

Estab. 1903. To better the condition of tubercular people 
co-operating with the Jewish Aid. Membership dues $2.00 per 
annum. Supported by dues, donations and proceeds from en¬ 
tertainments. 

Woman’s Aid and Loan Society of Irving Park 

Chi. Inv. Comm., Mrs. C. E. Jennings. 

3855 N. Crawford Ave., 

Tel., Irving 3814. 

Estab. 1893. To give charitable relief to the needy of the 
community. Furnishes clothing, fuel and food. .Attempts to 
counteract loan shark evil by making loans in amounts not 
exceeding $10 to families not disposed to accept charity. In¬ 
vestigation and family visitation made by Committee. Sup¬ 
ported by membership dues and entertainments. 

Reg. Bur. 

Woman’s Benevolent Association 

Rec. Sec., Mrs. John Beynon, 

2958 E. 91st St., 

Tel., South Chicago 110. 

Estab. 1892. For general community relief. Furnishes food, 
clothing, fuel, etc., to poor families in South Chicago. Sup¬ 
ported by membership fees, contributions and entertainments. 

Reg. Bur. 

Young Men’s Associated Jewish Charities 

1800 Selden St., 

Tel., West 4980. 

Pres., Hugo M. Friend, 

Estab. 1906. To secure funds for assisting the Associated 
Jewish Charities; to carry on educational propaganda among 
Jewish young men. Conducts public meetings for the discus¬ 
sion of charity and philanthropy problems; publishes monthly 
the Associated Bulletin devoted to charity and philanthropy. 
Conducts Camp Wilson, a summer camp for boys. Supported 
by membership fees and contributions. 





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SOCIAL SETTLEMENTS AND CENTERS 


Abraham Lincoln Centre 

Oakwood Blvd. and Langley Ave., 

Tel., Kenwood 6513. 

Head Resident, Rev. Jenkin Lloyd Jones. 

Estab. 1905. Under auspices of All Soul’s Church. To ad¬ 
vance the cultural, civic and social interests of the community. 
Principal activities are public library and reading room, weekly 
journal, lecture courses, clubs and classes, entertainments, 
summer camp. Supported by philanthropy and fees. 

Reg. Bur. 

Aiken Institute 

Morgan and Monroe Sts., 

Tel., Monroe 4685. 

Supt., Mrs. Mary A. Hyndman. 

Estab. 1913. To promote the religious, civic and social bet¬ 
terment of the community. Maintains day nursery, kinder¬ 
garten, family visitation, educational clubs and classes. Sup¬ 
ported by American Baptist Board. 

Ashland Avenue Association House 

101 Ashland Blvd., 

Tel., Haymarket 1943. 

Director, Miss Mary E. Wrightson. 

Under Young Women’s Christian Association of Chicago. A 
social center for young women of the neighborhood. Maintains 
cafeteria, gymnasium, swimming pool, domestic science de¬ 
partment, educational classes and lecture courses. 

Association House 

2150 W. North Ave., 

Tel., Humboldt 1428. 

Head Resident, Miss Winifred Salisbury. 

Estab. 1899. A neighborhood house for the use of those who 
wish to work together for neighborhood welfare and for self- 
improvement. Activities include clubs and classes covering 
broad scope, library and reading room, social evenings, sum¬ 
mer camps and outings. Maintains vacation and rest home for 
women and girls open entire year and provides house for North 
Avenue Day Nursery. Supported by subscriptions and mem¬ 
bership fees. Reg. Bur. 

Bohemian Settlement House 

1831 S. Racine Ave. 

Tel., Canal 2302. 

Head Resident, Miss Alice Rowell. 

Estab. 1905. Under Presbyterian auspices. To provide a 
neighborhood center for recreation, education, worship and 
friendly help. Classes, clubs, lectures, entertainments and re¬ 
lief department. Supported by contributions. Reg. Bur. 




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Burnside Settlement 

1122 E. 90th St., 

Tel., Burnside 57. 

Supt., Rev. Joshua Smith. 

Estab. 1912. To promote the social, civic and religious wel¬ 
fare of the community Maintains industrial school, citizen¬ 
ship work for immigrants, social and industrial clubs and 
classes, entertainments, playground and outings. Gives assist¬ 
ance in securing employment, medical aid and other relief 
work. Supported by special contributions. 

Casa Maria Center 

411 W. Oak St., 

Tel. Superior 3013. 

Supt., Miss Rebecca Gallery. 

Estab. 1914. To provide a social center for the people of the 
neighborhood. Maintains clubs, classes, trade school, citizen¬ 
ship work and entertainments. Founded and supported by 
Miss Gallery. 

Catholic Social Center 

308 S. Sangamon St., 

Tel., Monroe 4813. 

Supt., Sister De Sales. 

Estab. 1915. To promote the moral, physical, educational 
and social welfare of Catholics in the neighborhood. Main¬ 
tains day nursery, kindergarten, reading room and circulating 
library, literary and dramatic clubs, visiting department for 
the sick and poor. Supported by contributions. 

Central Eleanor Club 

16 N. Wabash Ave., 

Tel., Central 5589. 

Gen’l Sec., Miss Grace Coulter. 

A down town club for business women and girls. Provides 
rest rooms, tea rooms, assembly hall, club and committee 
rooms and evening classes. Membership dues $2 per year. 
Maintained by Eleanor Association. 

Chase House 

543 W. 43rd St., 

Tel., Drover 267. 

Head Resident, Miss Marie G. Merrill. 

Estab. 1907. To promote social and civic betterment of the 
neighborhood. Maintains library, gymnasium, trade school for 
girls, clubs, classes, entertainments, summer outings and re¬ 
lief work. Supported by- contributions and fees. 

Reg. Bur. 




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SOCIAL SETTLEMENTS AND CENTERS 


Chicago Commons 

955 W. Grand Ave., 

Tel., Monroe 1030. 

Resident Warden, Graham Taylor. 

Estab. 1894. Incorp. 1895. A social center for civic co¬ 
operation. Maintains clubs and classes, meeting places for 
neighborhood organizations, day nursery, kindergarten, vaca¬ 
tion school, summer camp, gymnasium and playground. Con¬ 
ducts family visitation and neighborhood surveys. Supported 
by contributions and neighborhood co-operation. 

Reg. Bur. 

Chicago Deaf Mute Club 

1114 W. 12th St, 

Tel., Monroe 1391. 

Supt., Rev. P. J. Mahan, S. J. 

Estab. 1903. Under Roman Catholic auspices, to provide a 
meeting place for the deaf and an opportunity to talk in sign 
language. Games and socials provided by Ephpheta Mission 
for the Deaf. Supported by dues, entertainments and contri¬ 
butions. 

Chicago Hebrew Mission 

1505 S. Sawyer Ave., 

Tel., Lawndale 896. 

Supt., Mrs. T. C. Rounds. 

Estab. 1887. To promote the intellectual, social, and relig¬ 
ious welfare of Jews and all others. Principal activities are 
classes, clubs and meetings. Branches having similar activities 
are maintained at 1828 W. Division St. and 1430 S. Kedzie Ave. 
Reading Room at 1244 S. Halsted St. No charges. Supported 
by contributions. 

Chicago League for the Hard of Hearing 

101 Auditorium Bldg., 

Tel., Wabash 8906. 

Field Sec., Miss Margaret Herdman. 

Incorp. 1916. To ( assist the deaf and hard of hearing in pro¬ 
curing and retaining employment; to encourage the study of 
lip reading; to alleviate the social isolation of the deaf and 
hard of hearing and assist them in every possible way. The 
League Room is at the disposal of members for social pur¬ 
poses; cards, lip-reading practice, etc. Open daily from 1:30 
to 5:30 P. M. Maintained by membership dues and contribu¬ 
tions. 

Christopher House 

2507 Greenview Ave., 

Tel., Lincoln 675. 

Head Resident, Miss Ora E. Edmonds. 

Estab. ’1905. Founded under Presbyterian auspices as a 
social, educational and religious center for all people of the 



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neighborhood. Maintains library, lecture courses, Sunday 
school, concerts, socials, classes and clubs covering broad 
scope, day nursery, modified milk station, relief department. 
Supported by First Presbyterian Church of Evanston. 

Reg. Bur. 

Community House 

1400 W. 103rd St., 

Tel., Beverly 3037. 

Director, Mrs. W. T. Hicks. 

Estab. 1915. A neighborhood center for the welfare of the 
community. Activities include clubs, classes, library, lecture 
courses, employment bureau, musical and dramatic work, so¬ 
cials and entertainments. Supported by contributions. 

De Paul Day Nursery and Social Center 

2145 N. Halsted St., 

Tel., Diversey 1856. 

Estab. 1915. In charge of Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de 
Paul. For the general welfare of the poor. Maintains day nurs¬ 
ery and free employment bureau, visits poor in homes and dis¬ 
tributes relief. De Paul Settlement Club meets twice a month 
and sews for the poor. Supported by membership dues and 
contributions. See Child Welfare (Day Nurseries), page 35. 

Eleanor Social Center 

1515 N. Leavitt St., 

Tel., Humboldt 7398. 

Director, Miss Edna Merrell. 

Estab. 1914. A social center for women and girls of the 
neighborhood. Maintains clubs, classes, game room, dramatic 
entertainments and concerts. Maintained by Eleanor Associa¬ 
tion. 

Eli Bates House 

621 W. Elm St., 

Tel., Superior 3608. 

Head Resident, Mrs. C. Franklin Leavitt. . 

Estab. 1884. Incorp. 1900. To encourage a higher civic and 
social life in the community. Maintains trade school, citizen¬ 
ship bureau, kindergarten, day nursery, housekeeping center, 
clubs and classes. Supported by contributions. 

Reg. Bur. 

Elizabeth Marcy Center 

1335 Newberry Ave., 

Tel., Canal 580. 

Supt., Miss Anna Heistad. , . .. . t 

Estab. 1884. To promote the social, civic and religious wel¬ 
fare of the neighborhood. Maintains clubs, classes, gymna¬ 
sium, kindergarten, Sunday school, playground, dispensary, 
relief work. Supported by Woman s Home Missionary Society 
of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Reg. Bur. 




226 SOCIAL SETTLEMENTS AND CENTERS 


Emerson House 

1901 Ohio St., 

Tel., Seeley 5876. 

Head Resident, Mrs. Rhoda A. Leach. 

Estab. 1911. To provide a neighborhood center for the de¬ 
velopment of the social, educational and civic resources of the 
community in which it exists and of the city of Chicago. 
Maintains kindergarten, library, educational classes, clubs, 
children’s chorus and day nursery. Supported by contribu¬ 
tions. 

Fellowship House 

831 W. 33rd Place , 

Tel., Yards 5292. 

Head Resident, Mrs. Elliot W. Davis. 

Incorp. 1905. For neighborly friendliness. Maintains clubs 
and classes, library, penny savings bank, socials and kinder¬ 
garten. Supported by contributions. 

Frederick Douglass Center 

3032 Wabash Ave., 

Tel., Calumet 6298. 

Head Resident, Mrs. Celia Parker Woolley. 

Estab. 1904. To advance the higher interests of colored peo¬ 
ple and to promote helpful relations between the races. Main¬ 
tains library and reading room, legal aid, social and educa¬ 
tional clubs and classes, playground and summer outings. Sup¬ 
ported by contributions. 

Gads Hill Center 

1919 W. 20th St., 

Tel., Canal 963. 

Head Resident, Miss Ruth Austin. 

Estab. 1898. To provide a neighborhood center co-operating 
with the community and outside agencies to secure better 
social, economical and moral conditions in the district. Main¬ 
tains classes, clubs, employment bureau, concerts, playground 
and welfare department. Supported by contributions. 

Guardian Angels’ Center 

929 W. Polk St., 

Tel., Haymarket 5189. 

Head Resident, Miss Mary A. Amberg. 

Estab. 1912. To promote the moral, physical, and social 
welfare of Catholics in the neighborhood. Maintains library 
and reading room, classes, clubs, kindergarten, entertainments, 
neighborhood visiting, advisory department, legal and medical 
aid and Miriam Cottage, a summer vacation home. 


Reg. Bur. 




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227 


Halsted Street Institutional Church Settlement 

1935 So. Halsted St., 

Tel., Canal 2559. 

Head Resident, Robert Stephenson. 

Estab. 1906. To provide spiritual ministration, humanitarian 
and charity work. Maintains reading room, gymnasium, 
clubs, classes, lectures, entertainments, dispensary and relief 
department. Supported by subscriptions. Reg. Bur. 

Henry Booth House 

701 W. 14th Place 
Tel., Canal 1672. 

Head Resident, Thomas W. Allinson. 

Estab. 1898. Under auspices of the Chicago Ethical Society. 
To provide a neighborhood center for education, citizenship, 
recreation and culture. Activities include classes, clubs, kinder¬ 
garten, domestic science department, visiting housekeeper, 
neighborhood' visiting, tents for sick babies, relief department 
and Tamarack Camp. Supported by contributions. 

Hermon Beardsley Butler House 

3212 Broadway. 

Tel., Graceland 459. 

Resident Director, Thomas W. Sprouls. 

Estab. 1911. To provide a center for the higher civic, social 
and educational life of the community. Maintains classes, 
clubs, library, gymnasium, natatorium, entertainments and 
other civic and social activities. Supported by dues and en¬ 
dowment. 

House of Happiness 

3046 Gratton Ave., 

Tel., Yards 4663. 

Social Director, Miss Blanche L. Miles. 

Estab. 1916. Under auspices of the Chicago Diocese of the 
Episcopal Church. To provide a neighborhood center for edu¬ 
cation, recreation and friendly help. Maintains classes and 
clubs for adults and children, gymnasium, entertainments and 
family visitation. Supported by contributions. 

Hull-House 

800 S. Halsted St., 

Tel., Monroe 70. 

Head Resident, Miss Jane Addams. 

Estab. 1889. Incorp. 1894. To provide, a center for higher 
civic and social life; to institute and maintain educational and 
philanthropic enterprises, and to investigate and improve con¬ 
ditions in the industrial districts of Chicago. Activities in¬ 
clude social investigations, public lectures, library, clubs and 
classes covering broad scope, music school, theater, orchestra, 




228 SOCIAL SETTLEMENTS AND CENTERS 


labor museum, kindergarten, game room, savings bank, trade 
school, and Bowen Country Club. Supported by endowment, 
contributions and fees. 

Hyde Park Center 

5435 Lake Park Ave., 

Tel., Midway 9511. 

Head Worker^ Miss Zelma Davidson. 

Estab. 1909. Under the auspices of the Hyde Park Juvenile 
Protective League, to promote the physical and moral welfare 
of boys and girls of neighborhood. Maintains free kindergar¬ 
ten, clubs, classes, playground, employment bureau, penny 
savings bank, and library. Supported by membership dues 
and subscriptions. 

Italian Christian Institute 

567 W. Taylor St., 

Tel., Harrison 2408. 

Supt., Rev. Pasquale Ricciardi de Carlo. 

Estab. 1914. Under auspices of Church Extension Board of 
Presbyterian Church of Chicago. To promote good citizenship 
among immigrant Italians. Maintains kindergarten, evening 
school, girls’ and boys’ clubs and Sunday School. Supported 
by contributions and fees. 

Lawndale Civic Center 

3639 Douglas Blvd., 

Sec., Nathan J. Kaplan. 

Estab. 1915. To afford the people of Lawndale educational, 
recreational and civic opportunities. Supervises activities ol 
Theodore Herzl School Community Center. Activities include 
classes, clubs, study circles, lectures and public debates, socials 
and dances. Supported by membership dues. 

Maxwell Settlement 

1214 S. Clinton St., .. 

Tel., Canal 1552. 

Supt., Miss Ernestine Heller. 

Estab. 1893. For civic, social and educational work in the 
neighborhood. Maintains gymnasium, clubs, classes, enter¬ 
tainments, reading room, school of practical housekeeping, 
penny savings bank, summer vacation work and outings. 
Maintained by Associated Jewish Charities.. 

Neighborhood Guild, Inc. 

2714 S. Canal St., 

Tel., Calumet 1280. 

Director, Miss A. B. Ewart. 

Estab.. 1908. Founded by Christ Reformed Episcopal 
Church to promote the industrial, social and religious life of 





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229 


the neighborhood. Maintains library, gymnasium, classes, 
clubs, relief work, playground, summer outings and Sunday 
School. Supported by contributions. Reg. Bur. 

Neighborhood House 

6710 S. May St., 

Tel., Wentworth 1169. 

Head Resident, Mrs. Harriet M. Van Der Vaart. 

Estab. 1896. To provide a neighborhood center for social 
and educational activities. Clubs, classes, boy’s band, enter¬ 
tainments and large hall for assemblies. Supported by private 
philanthropy. 

Negro Fellowship League 

Reading Room and Social Center 
3605 S. State St., 

Tel., Calumet 6297. 

Pres., Mrs. Ida Wells Barnett. 

Estab. 1910. To provide a reading room and social center 
for men and boys of the Black Belt. Maintains clubs, em¬ 
ployment bureau and meeting place. Supported by member¬ 
ship dues and contributions. 

Northwestern University Settlement 

1400 Augusta St., 

Tel., Monroe 1717. 

Head Resident, Miss Harriet E. Vittum. 

Estab. 1891. Incorp. 1898. For the promotion of better social 
and living conditions in the neighborhood. Maintains library, 
classes, clubs, gymnasium, kindergarten, playground, laundry 
school, camp for outings and relief work. Supported by con¬ 
tributions. Reg. Bur. 

Olivet Institute 

444 Blackhawk St., 

Tel., Diversey 1700. 

Head Resident, Rev. Norman B. Barr. 

Estab. 1909. Founded under Presbyterian auspices to minis¬ 
ter to the physical, social, mental and spiritual needs of the 
community. Maintains gymnasium, playground, summer 
camp, medical dispensary, relief department, classes, clubs, 
Sunday religious services. Supported by contributions. 

. .. . Reg. Bur. 

Our Lady of Victory Mission 
644 S. Clark St., 

Tel., Wabash 8603. 

Supt., Wm. Frey. „ „ . , _ 

Estab 1892. Under auspices of Particular Council ol the 
Society of Vincent de Paul. To provide a resort for unem¬ 
ployed men. Activities include library and reading room and 
entertainments. Supported by the Paulist Fathers and con¬ 
tributions. 



230 SOCIAL SETTLEMENTS AND CENTERS 


Paulist Settlement 

1122 S. Wabash Ave., 

Tel., Wabash 8604. 

Resident Supt., Miss Helen Montegriffo. 

Estab. 1915. Under auspices of Paulist Fathers, St. Mary’s 
Church, for betterment of social conditions among the poor. 
Meeting place for boys and girls, clubs and classes, kindergar¬ 
ten, dancing, dramatic and gymnastic work. Supported by 
contributions. 

St. Mary’s Mission House 

850 Washington Blvd., 

Tel., Monroe 3577. 

Supt., Sister Jeannette. 

Estab. 1896. Under auspices of Sisters of St. Mary. To meet 
economic, social and spiritual needs of women and children. 
Activities include day nursery, kindergarten, vacation school, 
classes, clubs, entertainments, and relief work. The Sisters 
conduct services on Sunday afternoon in the woman’s chapel 
at the House of Correction and make weekly visits to the Chi¬ 
cago Home for Girls, giving religious instruction. Supported 
by contributions. 

St. Mary’s Settlement and Day Nursery 

656 W. 44th St., 

Tel., Yards 1529. 

Head Resident, Mrs. M. Moore. 

Estab. 1893. Under Catholic Women’s League. Maintains 
day nursery, employment bureau for mothers, sewing classes, 
kindergarten, library, boys’ and girls’ clubs. Supported by 
contributions. 

Sinai Social Center 

4622 Grand Blvd., 

Tel., Kenwood 5826. 

Supt., Leon L. Lewis. 

Estab. 1911. Founded by Sinai Temple as a social, educa¬ 
tional and civic center for the Jewish community. Maintains 
Hebrew and English cultural courses, orchestra, Montessori 
School, library, gymnasium, natatorium, Sunday evening con¬ 
certs, dramatic entertainments, meeting place for various or¬ 
ganizations. Supported by Sinai Congregation. 

University of Chicago Settlement 

4630 Gross Ave., 

Tel., Yards 596. 

Head Resident, Miss Mary E. McDowell. 

Estab. 1894. Incorp. 1898. To promote neighborhood unity 
and improvement of neighborhood and municipal conditions. 





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231 


Activities include trade school, lectures, classes, clubs, enter¬ 
tainments, kindergarten, playground, district nursing and sum¬ 
mer outings." Supported by contributions. 

Wendell PhilliDS Settlement 

2009 Walnut St., 

Tel., Seeley 4576. 

Head Resident, Mrs. A. C. Cone. 

Estab. 1908. To provide a social center for the colored peo- 
. pie of the West Side. Maintains reading rooms, clubs and 
classes, kindergarten, day nursery and neighborhood visiting. 
Supported by contributions. 

Women’s Catholic Forester’s Club 

15 E. Washington St., 

Tel., Central 7896. 

Supt., Miss Mary A. Healy. 

Estab. 1916. Under auspices of tKe Women’s Catholic Order 
of Foresters. To provide a club for girls working in the Loop 
District of Chicago. Maintains club rooms, lunch room, rest 
rooms, educational classes, socials and entertainments. Sup¬ 
ported by contributions and fees. 

Chicago Board of Education 

Community Centers 
Supervisor, Dudley Grant Hays, 

Suite 826, 8 South Dearborn St., 

Tel., Central 3981. . 

Community Centers provide instruction in dancing, house¬ 
hold economics and other subjects; also provide public lec¬ 
tures, moving pictures, game rooms and meeting places for 
neighborhood improvement clubs. Activities include social 
dancing, gymnastics, choral and dramatic work; also naturali¬ 
zation work for foreigners. At some of the centers there is a 
public forum. The Board of Education gives entire support to 
some of the community centers; others are maintained by the 
people of the neighborhood, in the public school building, 
which is furnished, heated and lighted by the Board of Educa¬ 
tion without charge. Open October to May two evenings a 
week from 7:30 to 9:30 P. M. Community Centers are main¬ 
tained in the following public schools: 

Adams, 849 Townsend St. 

Armstrong, 7050 N. Sawyer Ave. 

Avondale, 2945 N. Sawyer Ave. 

Brentano, 2723 N. Fairfield Ave. 

Budlong, 2701 W. Foster Ave. 

Clarke, 1310 S. Ashland Ave. 

Cleveland, 3850 N. Albany Ave. 

Colman, 4655 Dearborn St. 





232 


SOCIAL SETTLEMENTS AND CENTERS 


Cornell, 7520 Drexel Ave. 

Doolittle, 525 E. 35th St. 

Dore, 758 W. Harrison St. 

Everett, 3419 S. Irving Ave. 

Fallon, 5174 Wallace St. 

Farragut, 2336 S: Spaulding Ave. 

Farren, 5030 S. Wabash Ave. 

Forestville, 4451 St. Lawrence Ave. 
Gallistel, 10347 Ewing Ave. 

Harrison, 2850 W. 24th St. Blvd. 

Haugan, 4540 N. Hamlin Ave. 

Herzl, Lawndale Ave. and W. 15th St. 
Holmes, 5525 S. Morgan St. 

Holden, 3055 S. Loomis St. 

Hyde Park, 6220 Stony Island Ave. 

Irving, 2140 W. Lexington St. 

Jones, 607 Plymouth Court. 

Kershaw, 6431 S. Union Ave. 

Kinzie, 150 W. Ohio St. 

Lane, Division and Sedgwick Sts. 

Lowell, 1412 N. Spaulding Ave. 

Normal College, 68th St. and Stewart Ave. 
Norwood Park, 5850 Hurlbut St. 

Otis, 525 Armour St. 

Park Manor, 7049 S. Rhodes Ave. 

Parkside, 6938 S. Wabash Ave. 

Raymond, 3633 S. Wabash Ave. 

Ryder, 8716 Wallace St. 

Sabin, 2216 Hirsch St. 

Scanlan, 11725 Perry Ave. 

Sherwood, 245 W. 57th St. 

Skinner, 1112 Jackson Blvd. 

Smyth, 1059 W. 13th St. 

Sullivan, 8255 S. Houston Ave. 

Sumner, 7151 S. Kildare Ave. 

Tennyson, 2800 W. Fulton St. 

Thorp, J. N., 8915 Burley Ave. 

Waters, 2519 Wilson Ave. 

Willard, 4901 St. Lawrence Ave. 



SUBURBAN AGENCIES 


233 


SUBURBAN AGENCIES 


Illinois 

BLUE ISLAND 

United Charities 

228 York St., 

Tel., 548 W. 

Supt., Mrs. D. R. Croonenbergs. 

This organization serves as a clearing house for information 
regarding Blue Island social agencies. Receives inquiries and 
refers them to the proper agencies. Reg. Bur. 

CHICAGO HEIGHTS 

United Charities 

1533 Portland Ave., 

Tel., Chicago Heights 1005. 

Gen’l. Sec., Miss Eugenia *H. Dudley. 

This organization serves as a clearing house for information 
about Chicago Heights social agencies. Receives inquiries and 
refers them to the proper agencies. 

EVANSTON 

Central Association of Evanston Charities 

1802 Maple Ave., 

Tel., Evanston 4000. 

Supt., Miss Kathleen Moore. 

This organization serves as a clearing house for information 
about social service in Evanston. Receives inquiries and re¬ 
fers them to the proper agencies. 

LA GRANGE 

West Suburban Federated Charities 

Cor. Sec., Miss Maude Adams, 

741 Woodlawn Ave., 

Tel., La Grange 269. 

This organization serves as a clearing house for information 
about social agencies in Cicero, Berwyn, Riverside, Lyons, La 
Grange, La Grange Park, Brookfield, Western Springs, Oak 
Park, River Forest, Maywood, Forest Park, Melrose Park, 
Franklin Park and Bellewood. 

MAYWOOD 

Maywood, Melrose Philanthropic Society 

Friendly Visitor, Mrs. C. E. Day. 

121 South 16th Ave., 

Tel., Maywood 1064-W. 

Organized to give relief and friendly assistance to needy 
families in Maywood and Melrose Park. 




234 SUBURBAN AGENCIES 


OAK PARK 

Associated Charities 

Municipal Bldg., Lake St. and Euclid Ave., 

Tel., Oak Park 3305. 

Supt., Miss Louise Walther. 

This organization serves as a clearing house for information 
about Oak Park social agencies, as well as being the central 
office for the Associated Charities of Oak Park which includes 
Forest Park and North Berwyn. Reg. Bur. 

Indiana 

EAST CHICAGO 

East Chicago Associated Charities 

City Hall, 

Supt., Miss Mary W. Lindley. 

This organization serves as a clearing house for information 
regarding East Chicago and Indiana Harbor social agencies. 
Receives inquiries and refers them to the proper agencies. 

Gary 

Associated Charities 

232 Garv Building, 

Tel., Gary 2094. 

Gen’l. Sec., Miss Rhoda M. Welding. 

This organization serves as a clearing house for information 
regarding Gary social agencies. Receives inquiries and refers 
them to the proper agency. 

Whiting 

Whiting Relief and Aid Society 

City Hall, 

Pres., John J. Keller. 

This organization serves as a clearing house for information 
about Whiting social agencies. Receives inquiries and refers 
them to the proper agency. 




THRIFT AND LOANS.. 


235 


THRIFT AND LOANS 

Chicago Morris Plan Bank 

21 N. La Salle St., Tel., Franklin 5701. 

Vice-Pres., J. Allen Haines. 

Hours: 9 A. M.—5 P. M. Saturdays, 9 A. M.—1 P. M. Open 
Monday evenings until 8 P. M. 

Incorp. 1917. To extend credit facilities to people of mod¬ 
erate means at a reasonable rate of interest and to encourage 
thrift. Makes loans and receives saving deposits. Charges 6 
per cent per annum, discounted when loan is made. Charges 
for examination $1 to $5. 

Chicago State Pawners Society 

32 W. Washington St., 

Tel., Central 4324. Hours: 8:30 A. M.—6 P. M. 

Supt., Louis M. Rubin. 

Estab. 1899. To loan money on collateral at a low rate of 
interest, not to exceed IV 2 per cent on amounts from $1 and 
up. Under State supervision. 

Jewish Agricultural and Industrial Aid Society 

706 W. 12th St., 

Tel., Monroe 3491. 

Western Manager, George W. Simon. 

Supt., Farm Labor Bureau, Nathan J. Kaplan. 

Chicago Office, Estab. 1913. To aid Jews financially and edu¬ 
cationally to become farmers. Secures positions on farms for 
applicants; looks over land and advises prospective farmers; 
organizes cooperative farmers’ associations and co-operative 
farmers’ credit loan banks; publishes the “Jewish Farmer” in 
Yiddish and supplies lecturers on agricultural topics. Service 
free. Five per cent interest charges where loans are made. 
Supported by Baron de Hirsch Fund. 

Woman’s Aid and Loan Society of Irving Park 

Chairman Inv. Comm., Mrs. C. E. Jennings, 

3855 N. Crawford Ave., Tel., Irving 3814. 

Makes loans in small amounts without interest to needy 
families not disposed to accept charity. See Relief, page 221. 

Reg. Bur. 

Woman’s Loan Association 

735 S. Marshfield* Ave. Hours: 8—10 P. M. Monday. 

Sec., Miss Jennie H. Norden, 

Vincennes Hotel. 615 E. 36th St., 

Tel., Douglas 410. 

Estab. 1893. To loan money to deserving poor and help 
them to become self-supporting. No interest charged. Sup¬ 
ported by Associated Jewish Charities. 





236 


WAR AGENCIES 


WAR AGENCIES 


This class includes agencies established for war social service. 
Many other social agencies are assisting in war social service. 

A. B. F. B. Permanent Blind Fund 

Illinois Headquarters, 

Suite 527, 320 S. Dearborn St., 

Tel., Harrison 5991. 

Local Chairman, Earnest A. Hammill. 

Sec., Miss Phyllis Bayley. 

To give care to blinded soldiers, when wounded and through 
convalescense and to raise a permanent fund for their “after¬ 
care,” teaching them; trades, providing materials and thus 
making them self-supporting after the war. Supported by con¬ 
tributions. 

American Fund for French Wounded 

60 E. Washington St., 

Tel., Central 3402. 

Chairman, Mrs. Russell Tyson. 

Estab. 1916. To collect and distribute supplies to the 
wounded and destitute of France. Maintains a work shop 
where volunteers and paid workers make garments and surgi¬ 
cal dressings and a salesroom where necessities for wounded 
soldiers may be purchased and where donations may be re¬ 
ceived. Supported by pledges and contributions. 

American Military Hospital 

Chairman, Mrs. Bryan Lathrop, 

120 Bellevue Place, 

Hospital is in war zone of Europe. 

Cares for the most serious cases among the wounded, mak¬ 
ing a specialty of dental and facial surgery. Supported by 
contributions. 

American Red Cross 

Central States Division 
180 N. Wabash Ave., 

Tel., Randolph 4222. 

Manager, Bruce D. Smith. 

Incorp. 1905. The Act of Congress which incorporated the 
Red Cross and which is its charter, defines its purpose as fol¬ 
lows: to furnish volunteer aid to the sick and wounded of 
armies in time of war, and to carry on a system of national 
and international relief in time of peace and apply the same 
in mitigating the sufferings caused by pestilence, famine, fire, 
floods and other great national calamities and to devise and 
carry on measures for preventing the same. Supported by 
income from endowment fund, membership dues and contribu¬ 
tions. • ; |] 




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237 


American Red Cross 

Chicago Chapter 

Room 511, 58 E. Washington St., 

Tel., Randolph 3480. 

Chairman, Marquis Eaton, 

Executive Sec., John W. Champion. 

Estab. 1915. Jurisdiction—Cook and Du Page Counties and 
certain towns of Lake County which are suburbs of Chicago. 
Produces hospital supplies and surgical dressings, clothing for 
refugees in war zone, and comforts for fighting men; and in 
general carries out locally the plans of the American Red 
Cross. Supported by membership dues and contributions. 
Bureau of Civilian Relief 
Room 409, 58 E. Washington St., 

Tel., Randolph 3480. 

Supervisor, Mrs. Katherine Briggs. 

Cares for the families of men in all branches of the service; 
also the families of men and women attached to hospital 
units. Serves the families of soldiers going from this country 
to join the armies of the Allies and the families of civilians 
wounded or killed as the result of war activities. 

Italian Relief Auxiliary 
60 E. Washington St., 

Tel., Randolph 3131. 

Chairman, Mrs. Herman Butler. 

Produces supplies for use in Italy exclusively. 

Naval Auxiliary 

Room 1402, 17 N. State St., 

Tel., Majestic 7940. 

Chairman, Mrs. Frederick D. Countiss. 

Produces supplies for distribution in the Navy exclusively. 
T eaching Centre 

Room 1207, 6 N. Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Randolph 3480. 

Supervisor, Mrs. Frederick Tice. 

Conducts classes in dietetics, elementary hygiene, home care 
of the sick, first aid, and invalid occupations. 

Bureau of Nursing 

Room 721, 104 S. Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Majestic 8150. 

Chairman, Miss Anna Ambridge. 

Enlists registered nurses for service with American military 
forces. 


American Soldiers and Sailors Welfare League 

1228 Tribune Bldg., 7 S. Dearborn St. 

Tel., Randolph 1011. 

Executive Sec., Dr. George Fox. ™ 

Estab 1917. Under Independent Order B nai B rith. lo 
care for the social, spiritual and material needs of soldiers and 



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sailors and their dependent families. Provides social worker 
in each camp and cantonment. Establishes recreational head¬ 
quarters, with experienced social worker in charge at each 
town situated near a camp. Keeps men in touch with their 
families, and keeps families informed regarding men in the 
service. Supported by appropriations from general fund, by 
contributions from lodges and individuals. 

Appui Aux Artistes 

Chairman, Mrs. Ralph Clarkson. 

6523 Justine St., 

Tel., Prospect 7835. 

To assist artists who are giving their services to the Allies. 
Supported by contributions. 

Boys’ Working Reserve, U. S. A. 

120 W. Adams St., 

Tel., Randolph 4350. 

State Director, L. A. Bowman. 

Estab. 1917. Under U. S. Dept, of Labor. To register boys 
for agricultural labor. Enrolls boys who have worked satis¬ 
factorily on farms and awards them Badges of Service given by 
the U. S. Department of Labor. No charges. Supported by 
State Council of Defense. 

Chicago Committee of the Fatherless Children of France 

Pres., Mrs. Walter S. Brewster, 

1220 Lake Shore Drive, 

Tel., Superior 3173. 

Estab. 1915. Under auspices of New York Headquarters 
which works under a committee in Paris appointed by the 
French government. Raises funds for the support of children 
of French soldiers killed in battle and establishes a personal 
relationship through letters, photographs, etc. between the 
fatherless children of France and their American “benefac¬ 
tors.” Supported by pledges and subscriptions. 

Children of the Frontier 

Pres., Mrs. Halstead Freeman 

207 E. Chestnut St., Tel., Superior 7796. 

Sec., Mrs. Howard Linn. 

416 Surf St., Tel., Wellington 6323. 

Estab. 1915. To support children of the French frontier. 
Collects and distributes funds for this purpose. Supported by 
sales and contributions. 

Children’s Patriotic League of America 
116 S. Michigan Ave., 

Tel., Central 5858. 

Gen’l. Sec., Miss Pauline Hackerdorn. 

Incorp. 1917. To aid the destitute children of the war zone 
in Europe. Provides food and clothing to be sent on the 
Children’s Relief Ship. Conducts bazaars, festivals, conventions, 
etc., featuring children and their work. Membership open to 



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all children. Supported by sale of membership pins (25 cents 
each); sale of waste material collected by children; and by 
Certificates of Contribution purchased by adults in the name 
of some child or group of children. 

Chicago Jewish Relief Committee 

Wood and Selden Sts., 

Tel., West 4980. 

Sec., M. I. Berger. 

Estab. 1914. To relieve distress of the Jews in European 
war zones. Collects funds to provide food and other aid 
for Jewish war sufferers. Supported by contributions. 

Chicago Joint Relief Committees for Jewish War Sufferers 

720 Twelfth St., 

Tel., Monroe 997. 

Manager, Miss S. Bella Jerusalunsky. 

Estab. 1914. Collects funds for Jewish war sufferers in 
Europe. Supported by contributions. 

Citizens’ War Board of Chicago 

120 W. Adams St., 

Tel, Randolph 4350. 

Sec, Ira C. Darling. 

Estab. 1917. To aid in the prosecution of the war and the 
administration of war relief. Initiates activities necessary to 
the support of war work and promotes co-ordination of other 
activities. Supported by contributions. 

Exemption Board 

District Board, Division No. 1: .. 

704—112 W. Adams St, 

Tel, Randolph 5370. 

Chief Clerk, H. E. Hammond. 

Estab. 1917. Under United States Department of War. Acts 
on claims for exemption from military service, both appeal 
cases from Local Boards and originally on industrial cases. Dis¬ 
trict—all of Chicago south of 12th St. 

District Board, Division No. 2 
1122—112 W. Adams St, 

Tel, Randolph 5370. 

Chief Clerk, E. B. Mower. 

Has same jurisdiction as above for all Chicago north of 
12th St. 

Four Minute Men 

120 W. Adams St, 

Tel, Randolph 4350. 

Chairman, George R. Jones. , 

Estab. 1917. To educate the public to the vital needs of 
the nation during the war. Provides lecturers to make four- 
minute speeches in moving picture theaters during intermis¬ 
sions. No charges. Supported by State Council of Defense. 





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French Red Cross 

Chicago Chapter, 

Chairman, Mrs. Harry Channon. 

1434 Astor St., 

Tel., Superior 1126. 

To provide civilian and military relief for the French. Sup¬ 
ported by contributions. 

License Bureau 
120 W. Adams St., 

Tel., Randolph 4350. 

Assistant Sec., Richard Mueller. 

Estab. 1917. Under State Council of Defense. Issues licenses 
for solicitation of funds and other property for war aid and 
war charity under the recent Act of the Illinois State Legis¬ 
lature. No charges for licenses. Supported by State appro¬ 
priation. 

Mary Borden Turner Hospital 

Pres., Mrs. John Borden, 

1020 Lake Shore Drive. 

Sec., Mrs. James B. Waller, 

140 E. Superior St. Tel, Superior 2573. 

Estab 1915. A hospital of portable huts for wounded French 
soldiers. Maintained in the war region of France. Supported 
by subscriptions. Capacity, 300. 

Secours Nationale 

Chairman, Mrs. J. Ogden Armour. 

3724 Michigan Ave. 

Tel., Douglas 295. 

To provide relief work in France. Supported by con¬ 
tributions. 

State Council of Defense 

120 W. Adams St., 

Tel., Randolph 4350. 

Chairman, Samuel Insull. 

Estab. 1917, by Act of the General Assembly of Illinois. To 
co-operate with the Council of National Defense and with 
councils of defense in other states; to carry out within the 
State of Illinois such plans of national defense as are mutually 
agreed upon with the Council of National Defense to recom¬ 
mend to the government and the General Assembly the enact¬ 
ment of such laws as are in its judgment necessary in time of 
war to the common defense or the public welfare. Conducts 
activities through the following committees; Auditing; Co¬ 
ordination of Societies; Food, Fuel and Conservation; Indus¬ 
trial Survey; Labor; Law and Legislation; Military Affairs; 
State and Local Defense; Publicity; Sanitation, Medicine and 
Public Health; Survey of Man Power; Women’s Organizations; 
Engineering and Inventions. Supported by State appropria- 





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United States Food Administration 

120 W. Adams St., 

Tel., Randolph 4350. 

Director, Harry A. Wheeler. 

Estab. 1917. To administer food control under Food Control 
Bill. 


War Recreation Service 

120 W. Adams St., 

Tel., Randolph 4350. 

Gen’l. Executive, Charles F. Weller. 

Estab. 1917. Under War Department and Navy Department 
Commissions on Training Camp Activities. To stimulate and 
aid communities in the neighborhood of training camps to de¬ 
velop and organize their social and recreational resources to be 
of the greatest possible value to the officers and soldiers in 
the camps. Has committees on: General Policies, Auto Rides, 
Chicago Clubs’ Hospitality, Cicero Camp Activities, Grant Park 
Camps, Home Hospitality, Municipal Pier and Chicago Avenue 
Camps, North Shore Activities, Park and Recreational Agen¬ 
cies, Wider Uses of Schools, Wider Activities of Churches. 
Supported by the State Council of Defense and the Playground 
and Recreation Association of America. 

Woman’s Committee, Council of National Defense, Ill. Div. 
and Women’s Organizations, State Council of Defense 

120 W. Adams St., 

Tel., Randolph 4350. 

Chairman, Mrs. Joseph T. Bowen. 

Exec. Sec., Miss Edna P. Strohm. 

Estab. 1917. To promote patriotic service by co-ordinating 
the work of existing women’s organizations; to prevent duplica¬ 
tion of effort; to give every woman an opportunity for patriotic 
service either at home or abroad; to be an inspirational center 
for the entire State. A 10 cent registration fee is asked, but 
not compulsory. Is supported by contributions, registration 
fees and assistance from the State Council of Defense. Ac¬ 
tivities are conducted through the following Committees: 

Registration Committee 
120 W. Adams St., 

Tel., Randolph 4350. 

Chairman, Mrs. Harlan Ward Cooley. 

To secure the registration of every woman in the State of 
Illinois, classifying and distributing to the best advantage the 
woman power of the State, so that there shall be quickly 
available to both State and Federal governments an adequate 
reserve of, labor of every kind. Gives instruction to registrars, 
conducts registration and keeps files constantly active. 





242 


WAR AGENCIES 


Information Committee 
120 W. Adams St., 

Tel., Randolph 4350. 

Chairman, Miss Virginia Chandler. 

To have available for standing committees, speakers and in¬ 
dividuals, information relating to women’s war work in the 
United States, Canada and European countries. 

Committee on Courses of Instruction 
120 W. Adams St., 

Tel., Randolph 4350. 

Chairman, Mrs. Wm. S. Hefferan. 

To collect information regarding all courses of instruction 
being offered in Illinois which may be of benefit to those 
wishing to train themselves to take places of men called to 
military service and to others who must make a readjustment 
of their work; to train handicapped and disabled soldiers. 
Co-ordination Committee 
120 W. Adams St., 

Tel., Randolph 4350. 

Chairman, Miss Jessie I. Spafford. 

Executive Sec., Mrs. Maud R. Turley. 

To organize the women of Illinois for the Council of Na¬ 
tional Defense and to co-ordinate the work of all existing or¬ 
ganizations of women. 

Committee on Food Production 
120 W. Adams St., 

Tel., Randolph 4350. 

Chairman, Mrs. Henry M. Dunlap, Savoy, Ill. 

To aid and stimulate food production throughout the State 
and to educate peopje to an intelligent use of the land. 
Department of Women and Children in Industry 
120 W. Adams St., 

Tel., Randolph 4350. 

Chairman, Mrs. Raymond Robbins. 

Executive Sec., Miss Anne Watson. 

To secure the enforcement of Federal and State child labor 
laws and all laws for the protection of women workers; to 
teach foreign born women our language and oyr standards of 
life and work; to show the justice of the demand for equal 
pay for equal work. Has Committees on Industrial Standards, 
Children in Industry, Children in Agriculture, Industrial Re¬ 
adjustments, Foreign-Born Women, Colored Women, Printing 
and Distributing Leaflets, Publicity, Law Enforcement, Lec¬ 
tures, Day Nurseries, Co-operation with Industrial Departments 
of the Y. W. C. A. of Illinois. 

Health and Recreation Committee 
120 W. Adams St., 

Tel., Randolph 4350. 

Chairman, Doctor Rachelle Yarros. 

To educate women and girls on the various aspects of social 



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hygiene which will help them to uphold the highest standards 
of morality. Conducts activities through the following sub¬ 
committees : Medical, Recreation, Law Enforcement, Moral 
Education. 

Department for the Maintenance of Existing Social Service Agencies 
120 W. Adams St., 

Tel., Randolph 4350. 

Chairman, Mrs. Dunlap Smith. 

Executive Sec., Mrs. Charlotte Kuh. 

To arouse the community to the need at this time of 
strongly supporting all existing social agencies; to promote 
efficient volunteer social service. Registers volunteer social 
workers and sends them to agencies where needed and en¬ 
deavors to supply motor service to social agencies when 
needed. 

Speakers Committee 
120 W. Adams St., 

Tel., Randolph 4350. 

Chairman, Mrs. Kellogg Fairbank. 

To send women speakers throughout Chicago and Illinois 
to give full and authentic information on the work of this 
organization and its various committees. 

Publicity Committee 
120 W. Adams St., 

Tel., Randolph 4350. 

Chairman, Mrs. Walter Brewster. 

Sec., Miss Josephine Bessems. 

To keep the work of the Woman’s Committee of the Council 
of National Defense prominently before the public through the 
press. Gives news items and feature stories to Chicago news¬ 
papers; sends weekly news letters to daily newspapers in the 
State, and places articles on work of the Woman’s Committee 
in magazines. 

Thrift and, Conservation Committee 

120 W. Adams St., 

Tel., Randolph 4350. 

Chairman, Miss Isabel Bevier. 

Sec., Miss Elizabeth Allen. 

To interest the public in food values, the elimination of 
waste, thrift in buying and the proper care of fruits and 
vegetables. 

Finance Committee 
120 W. Adams St., 

Tel., Randolph 4350. 

Chairman, Mrs. Charles Frankenthal. 

Raises funds for conducting the State work of the Woman’s 
Committee of the Council of National Defense. 



244 


WAR AGENCIES. 


American Red Cross Committee 
58 E. Washington St., 

Tel., Randolph 3480. 

Chairman, Mrs. Philip Schuyler Doane. 

Sec., Miss Anna Weimar. 

Co-operates in the local and State work of the American 
Red Cross. 

Allied Relief Committee 
58 E. Washington St., 

Tel., Central 3402. 

Chairman, Mrs. Russell Tyson. 

To keep in touch with all associations engaged in allied 
relief in Illinois; to act as a clearing house and to investigate 
any associations soliciting for foreign relief in Illinois. Co¬ 
operates with the following Allied Relief Representatives: 

British Relief 

Chairman, Mrs. Samuel Insull, 

1100 Lake Shore Drive. Tel., Superior 1100. 

Canadian Relief 
Chairman, Mrs. John Crerar, 

1901 Prairie Ave. Tel., Calumet 2103. 

Belgian Relief 

Chairman, Mrs. James A. Patton, 

1426 Ridge Ave., Evanston. 

Italian Relief 

Chairman, Miss Mary Nixon, 

2719 Pine Grove Ave. Tel., Diversey 3580. 

Serbian Relief 

Chairman, Mrs. Charles G. Fuller. 

1235 Astor St. Tel., Superior 5541. 

Polish Relief 

Chairman, Mrs. John Smulski, 

1201 Milwaukee Ave. Tel., Monroe 5000. 

Russian Relief 

Chairman, Mrs. Chas. S. Eaton, 

5744 Kimbark Ave. Tel., Midway 122. 

Japanese Relief 
Chairman, Mme. Kurusu, 

5528 Everett Ave. 

Armenian Relief 

Mrs. W. Irving Osborne, 

1326 Ridge Ave., Evanston. 



NATIONAL AGENCIES 


245 


NATIONAL AGENCIES 

Academy of Political Science 

Sec., Henry Raymond Mussey, 

Kent Hall, Columbia Unversity, New York City. 

American Academy of Political and Social Science 

Editor, Clyde Lyndon King, 

Woodlawn Ave. and 36th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 

American Association for Labor Legislation 

Sec., John B. Andrews, 

131 East 23rd St., New York City. 

American Association for the Study and Prevention of Infans 
Mortality 

Executive Sec., Miss Gertrude B. Knipp, 

1211 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, Md. 

American Association of Public Employment Offices 

Sec., G. P. Berner, 

State Employment Bureau, Buffalo, N. Y. 

American Association of Societies for Organizing Charity 

Gen’l. Sec., Francis H. McLean, 

130 East 22nd St., New York City. 

American Economic Association 

Sec., W. C. Leland, 

1140 Woodward Bldg., Washington, D. C. 

American Home Economics Association 

Sec., Mrs. Alice P. Norton, 

1326 E. 58th St., Chicago, Ill. 

American Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology 

Sec., Edwin M. Abbott, 

1027 Land Title Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. 

American Institute of Social Service 

Gen’l. Sec., Nathaniel M. Pratt, 

80 Bible House, Astor Place, New York City. 

American Library Association 

Sec., George B. Utley, 

78 E. Washington St., Chicago, Ill. 

American Medical Association 

Sec., Alex. R. Craig, M. D., 

535 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill. 

American Museum of Safety 

Director, A. H. Young, 

14 W. 24th St., New York City. 

American Peace and Arbitration League 

Gen’l Sec., Andrew B. Humphrey, 

31 Nassau St., New York City. 




246 


NATIONAL AGENCIES 


American Prison Association 

Gen’l. Sec., Joseph P. Byers, 

Empire Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. 

American Public Health Association 

Acting Sec., A. W. Hadrich, 

1039 Boylston St., Boston, Mass. 

American Red Cross 

Gen’l. Mgr., Harvey D. Gibson. 

Memorial Bldg., Washington, D. C. 

American Social Hygiene Association 

Sec., Wm. F. Snow, M. D., 

105 W. 40th St., New York City. 

Anti-Capital Punishment Society of America 

Sec., Maurice B. Kovnat, 

5483 Harper Ave., Chicago, Ill. 

Anti-Saloon League of America 

Gen’l. Supt., Purley A. Baker, 

Westerville, Ohio. 

Association for the Study of Negro Life and History 

Director, Carter G. Woodson, 

1216 You St., N. W., Washington, D. C. 

Boy Scouts of America 

Chief Executive, James E. West, 

200 Fifth Ave., New York City. 

Camp Fire Girls of America 

Gen’l. Sec., Lester Scott, 

461 Fourth Ave., New York City. 

Child Conservation League of America 

Sec., Mrs. Minnette C. Hair, 

108 S. La Salle St., Chicago, Ill. 

Committee for Immigrants in America 

Sec., George A. Cullen, 

35 W. 39th St., New York City. 

Committee of One Hundred on National Health 

Executive Sec., E. F. Robbins, 

203 E. 27th St., New York City. 

Committee on Provision for the Feeble-Minded 

Executive Sec., Joseph P. Byers, 

Empire Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. 

Eugenics’ Registry 
Executive Sec., O. C. Glaser, 

Battle Creek, Mich. 

Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America 

Gen’l. Sec., Rev. Charles S. Macfarland, 

105 E. 22nd Si, New York City. 



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247 


General Federation of Women’s Clubs 

Sec., Mrs. Chas. H. Zimmerman, 

715 N. Central Ave., Chicago, Ill. 

Hospital Association oi America 

Sec., Wm. H. Walsh, M. D., 

1414 S. Penn St., Philadelphia, Pa. 

Jewish Agricultural and Industrial Aid Society 

Acting Manager, Gabriel Davidson, 

174 Second Ave., New York City. 

Joint Commission on Social Service of the Protestant Episcopal 
Church 

Executive Sec., Rev. F. M. Crouch, 

281 Fourth Ave., New York City. 

League of American Municipalities 

Sec., Robert E. Lee, 

Mayor’s Office, Baltimore, Md. 

National Alliance of Legal Aid Societies 

Pres., M. W. Acheson, Jr., 

Oliver Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa. 

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 

Acting Sec., James W. Johnson, 

70 Fifth Ave., New York City. 

National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuber¬ 
culosis 

Executive Sec., Charles J. Hatfield, 

105 East 22nd St., New York City. 

National Board of Review of Motion Pictures 

Executive Sec., W. D. McGuire, Jr., 

70 Fifth Ave., New York City. 

National Child Labor Committee 

Gen’l. Sec., Owen R. Lovejoy, 

105 E. 22nd St., New York City. 

National Child Welfare Association 

Gen’l. Sec., Charles F. Powlison, 

70 Fifth Ave., New York City. 

National Civic Federation 

Executive Sec., Ralph M. Easley, 

Metropolitan Tower, New York City, 

National Civil Service Reform League 

Sec., George T. Keyes, 

79 Wall St., New York City. • 

National Committee for Mental Hygiene 

Sec., Clifford W. Beers, 

50 Union Square, New York City. 





248 


NATIONAL AGENCIES 


National Committee for Prevention of Blindness 

Director, Edward M. Van Cleve, 

130 E. 22nd St., New York City. 

National Committee on Blindness 

Sec., Mrs. Winifred Hathaway, 

130 E. 22nd St., New York City. 

National Committee on Prisons 

Director, Dr. E. Stagg Whitin, 

Broadway and 116th St., New York City. 

National Community Center Association 

Pres., John Collier, 

People’s Institute, 70 Fifth Ave., New York City. 

National Conference of Catholic Charities 

Sec., Rev. Wm. J. Kerby, 

Catholic University, Washington, D. C. 

National Conference of Jewish Charities 

Sec., Boris D. Bogen, 

808 Neaves Bldg., Cincinnati, Ohio. 

National Conference of Social Work 

Gen’l. Sec., William T. Cross, 

315 Plymouth Ct., Chicago, Ill. 

National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Association 

Sec., Mrs. Arthur A. Birney, 

910 Loan and Trust Bldg., Washington, D. C. 

National Conference on City Planning 

Sec., Flavel Shurtleff, 

19 Congress St., Boston, Mass. 

National Consumers’ League 

Gen’l. Sec., Mrs. Florence Kelley, 

Room 43, 289 Fourth Ave., New York City. 

National Council of Jewish Women 

Chairman, Miss Helen Winkler, 

242 E. Broadway, New York City. 

National Desertion Bureau 

Sec., Monroe M. Goldstein, 

356 Second Ave., New York City. 

National Education Association of the United States 

Sec., D. W. Springer, 

Ann Arbor, Mich. 

National Federation of Day Nurseries 

Office Sec., Miss Marjorie Hall, 

105 East 22nd St., New York City. 






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249 


National Federation of Remedial Loan Associations 

Executive Sec., Arthur H. Ham, 

130 East 22nd St., New York City. 

National Federation of Settlements 

Sec., Robert A. Woods, 

20 Union Park, Boston, Mass. 

National Housing Association 

Director, Layvrence Veiller, 

105 East 22nd St., New York City. 

National Kindergarten Association 

250 Madison Ave., New York City. 

National League for Women’s Service 

Bureau of Information, 

Director, Miss Marie Obenauer, 

708 Southern Bldg., Washington, D. C. 

National League of Women Workers 

Gen’l. Sec., Miss Jean Hamilton, 

35 East 30th St., New York City. 

National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes 

Executive Sec., E. K. Jones, 

2303 Seventh Ave., New York City. 

National Liberal Immigration League 

Director, N. Behar, 

150 Nassau St., New York City. 

National Municipal League 

Sec., Clinton Rogers Woodruff, 

703 North American Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. 

National Organization for Public Health Nursing 

Sec., Ella Phillips Crandall, 

600 Lexington Ave., New York City. 

National Safety Council 

Sec., W. H. Cameron, 

208 S. La Salle St., Chicago, Ill. 

National Woman’s Christian Temperance Union 

Sec., Mrs. Frances Parks, 

Evanston, Ill. 

National Woman’s Peace Party 

Office Sec., Mrs. Eleanor Daggett Karsten, 

116 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill. 

National Union of Jewish Sheltering Societies 

Pres., Leon Sanders, 

229 East Broadway, New i ork City. 



250 


NATIONAL AGENCIES. 


National Women’s Trade Union League of America 

Sec., Miss Emma Steghagen, 

139 N. Clark St., Chicago Ill. 

Needlework Guild of America 

Sec., Miss Rosamond K. Bender, 

804 Colonial Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. 

Playground and Recreation Association of America 

Sec., H. S. Braucher, 

1 Madison Ave., New York City. 

Polish Woman’s Alliance of America 

Sec., Miss A. Emily Napieralski, 

1309 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, Ill. 

Russell Sage Foundation 

Gen’l. Director, Tohn M. Glenn, 

130 East 22nd St., New York City. 

School Garden Association of America 

Sec., John L. Randall, 

Bureau of Education, Washington, D. C. 

Social Service Bureau of Independent Order of B’nai B’rith 

National Director, L. Edward Lashman, 

Suite 1228—7 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill. 

Travelers’ Aid Society 

Gen’l. Sec., Orin C. Baker, 

465 Lexington Ave., New York City. 

Young Men’s Christian Association 

International Committee, 

Gen’l. Sec., John R. Mott, 

124 E. 28th St., New York City. 

Young Women’s Christian Association 

Gen’l. Sec., Miss Mabel Cratty, 

600 Lexington Ave., New York City. 



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Additions and Changes occurring in the Social Service Directory 
since final verification. 


City Council, City of Chicago, 

1st Ward: 

Aid. J. J. Coughlin, D. 
2nd Ward: 

Robert R. Jackson, R. 
3rd Ward: 

Aid. U. S. Schwartz, D. 
4th Ward: 

Aid. John A. Richert, D. 
5th Ward: 

Robert J. Mulcahy, D. 
6th Ward: 

Aid. Willis O. Nance, R. 

7th Ward: 

Guy Guernsey, R. 

8th Ward: 

Martin S. Furman, D. 

9th Ward: 

Sheldon W. Govier, D. 
10th Ward: 

Aid. Jas. McNichols, D. 

11th Ward: 

Aid. H. Krumdick, D. 

12th Ward: 

Aid. Joseph I. Novak, D. 
13th Ward: 

Aid. John G. Horne, D. 

14th Ward: 

Aid. Jos. H. Smith, D. 

15th Ward: 

Oscar H. Olson, R. 

16th Ward: 

John A. Piotrowski, D. 
17th Ward: 

Aid. S. S. Walkowiak, D. 
18th Ward: 

Maurice F. Kavanagh, D. 


page 11. 

19th Ward: 

Aid. Jas. B. Bowler, D. 

20th Ward: 

Aid. Matt Franz, D. 

21st Ward: 

Aid. Earl J. Walker, R. 
22nd Ward: 

Aid. John H. Bauler, D. 
23rd Ward: 

Aid. Walt. P. Steffen, R. 
24th Ward: 

Aid. John Haderlein, D. 

25 th Ward: 

Aid. Frank J. Link, R. 

26th Ward: 

Aid. George Pretzel, R. 

27th Ward: 

Aid. O. L. Watson, R. 

28th Ward: 

Aid. Max Adamowski, D. 
29th Ward: 

Aid. Thos. F. Byrne, D. 
30th Ward: 

Aid. Wm. R. O’Toole, D. 
31st Ward: 

Terrence F. Moran, D. 

32nd Ward: 

John H. Lyle, R. 

33rd Ward: 

Albert O. Anderson, R. 

34th Ward: 

Aid. John Toman, D. 

35th Ward: 

Aid. Thos. J. Lynch, D. 


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Albany Park Commission 

Sec., F. H. Niehing, 

3448 Lawrence Ave., 

Tel., Monticello 116. 

Armenian Colonial Association, pages 78, 99, 202. 

Sec., Y. Baghikian. 

Bohemian Settlement, page 222. 

Head Resident, Miss Gertrude Iv. Ray. 

Chicago Board of Education 

Vocational Bureau, page 100. 

Employment Certificate Bureau, page 97. 

Consolidated and now known as: 

Employment Certificate Bureau. 

Jones School, Harrison and Plymouth Court. 

Chief Vocational Adviser, Anne S. Davis. 

Chicago Heights, United Charities, page 233. 

1601 West End Avenue, Chicago Heights. 

Tel., C. H. 1005. 

Supt. Miss Dennison. 

Chicago League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes, pages 55, 

101 . 

3032 S. Wabash Avenue (Frederick Douglass Center). 

Tel., Calumet 6298. 

Community House, page 225. 

Head Resident, Mrs. A. E. Peterson. 

Frederick Douglass Center, page 226. 

Acting Head Resident, Miss Lillian Chapman. 

Henry B. Favill School of Occupations 

824 S. Halsted St. 

Tel., Haymarket 6006. 

Director, Mrs. Eleanor Clarke Slagle. 

To teach handicapped and to teach teachers for teaching 
handicapped. 

Juvenile Detention Home, page 70. 

Matron, Miss Mary Collins. 

Iroquois Hospital, 

Municipal Venereal Clinic, 

23 N. Market St. 

Clinics held daily from 6 P. M. to 8 P. M. Tuesday evenings 
reserved exclusively for women. Free treatment to those un¬ 
able to pay. 




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STATE OF ILLINOIS 

Division of Visitation of Adult Blind, pages 24, 84. 
Mgr. Officer, Chas. E. Comstock, 

6129 Drexel Ave. Tel. Blackstone 4778. 

Illinois Industrial Home for the Blind, pages 24, 122. 
Supt. Howard O. Hilton. 

Illinois Soldiers’ Orphans’ Home, pages 24, 44. 

Mgr. Officer, John W. Rodgers. 

St. Charles School for Boys, pages 24, 71. 

Supt., Col. C. B. Adams. 

Temporary Commissions, page 26. 

Health Insurance Commission, 

Chairman, Wm. Beyes, 

208 S. La Salle St., Chicago. 

Industrial Survey Commission 

Chairman, Jas. B. Herrick, M. D., 

122 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. 

Pension Laws Commission, 

Chairman, George E. Hooker, 

315 Plymouth Court, Chicago. 






A 


INDEX 


A 


A. B. F. B. Permanent Blind 

Fund .236 

Abraham Lincoln Centre.222 

Academy of Political Science.. .245 

Academy of Sciences, Chicago... 91 

Adams Playground .175 

Addison Industrial School for 

Girls . 48 

Addison Manual Training School 

for Boys . 45 

Adoption of Children, (See 
Child Placement) 

Adult Probation Department, 

Cook County . 68 

Agassiz Playground .175 

Age and School Certificates, 

(See Employment Certificate 
Office) 

Aged, Homes for .116 

Aiken Institute .222 

Aiken Institute Day Nursery.... 34 

Alcoholics, Treatment of .154 

Aldermen, City of Chicago, 

(See City Council) 

Alexian Brothers Hospital .146 

Allendale Farm . 45 

Alpha Home for Colored 

Working Girls .106 

Altgeld Park .175 

Altdn State Hospital .155 

Amanda Smith Industrial 

School for Colored Girls.48 

Ambulance Service .134 

American Academy of Political 

and Social Science .245 

American Association for Labor 

Legislation .245 

American Association for Labor 
Legislation, Illinois Branch .. 97 
American Association of Public 

Employment Offices .245 

American Association of Societies 

for Organizing Charity .245 

American Association for the 
Study and Prevention of 

Infant Mortality .245 

American Economic 

Association .245 

American Fund for French 

Wounded . 236 

American Home Economics 

Association .245 

255 


American Institute of Architects 53 
American Institute of Criminal 

Law and Criminology.245 

American Institute of Criminal 
Law and Criminology, 

Chicago Office . 72 

American Institute of Social 

Service .245 

American Ladies’ Aid Society.. .202 
American Library Association.. .245 
American Medical Association.. .245 

American Military Hospital.236 

American Museum of Safety. .. .245 
American Peace and Arbitra¬ 
tion League . 245 

American Prison Association.... 246 
American Public Health 

Association .246 

American Red Cross, Central 

States Division .236 

American Red Cross, Chicago 

Chapter .202, 237 

American Red Cross, 

National Headquarters .246 

American Social Hygiene Associ¬ 
ation .246 

American Social Hygiene Associ¬ 
ation Central States 

Division .73, 131 

American Soldiers’ and Sailors’ 

Welfare League .237 

Anna State Hospital.155 

Anti-Capital Punishment Society 

of America .246 

Anti-Cigarette League of Amer¬ 
ica . 73 

Anti-Cruelty Society .31 

Anti-Defamation League of Amer¬ 
ica . 168 

Anti-Saloon League of America..246 

Anti-Saloon League of Illinois_73 

Anti-Vice League . 73 

Appellate Court .123 

Appui Aux Artistes.238 

Arden Shore Camp.160, 197 

Argentine Republic, Consulate of. 28 
Armenian Colonial Association 

. 78, 99, 202 

Armenian Relief .202, 205, 244 

Armour Square .175 

Art Institute of Chicago.87, 90 

Ashland Avenue Association 

House .222 























































B 


ASS 


Associated Jewish Charities of 

Chicago .202 

Association for the Study of Negro 

Life and History.246 

Association House .222 

Association House Camp .198 

Association of Commerce, Chi¬ 
cago .54, 87 

Association of Practical House¬ 
keeping Centers . 79 

Attachment, Garnishment, Replev¬ 
in and Detinue, Court of.126 

Auburn Park .175 

Auburn Park Playground.175 

Audubon Playground.176 

Augustana Central Home.Ill 

Augustana Home for the Aged... 116 

Augustana Hospital.146 

Augustana Woman’s Home.106 

Austin Park.176 

Austria Hungary, Consulate of... 28 

Automobile Court.127 

Avondale Playground.176 


B 


Baby Providence Sewing Club....203 
Backward and Subnormal, Public 

School Centers for. 82 

Baptist Old Peoples’ Home.117 

Baron Hirsch Woman’s Club Rest 

Cottage .161 

Bates House (See Eli Bates House) 

Bathing Beaches .196 

Baths, Public .133 

Beacon Hotel .Ill 

Belding Playground .176 

Belgian Relief .244 

Belgium, Consulate of. 28 

Bennett Medical College Dispen¬ 
sary *.138 

Bessemer Park .176 

Bethany Home .117 

Bethany Home for Young Women. 106 

Bethesda Day Nursery. 34 

Bethlehem Creche . 34 

Beulah Home and Maternity Hos¬ 
pital .156 

Beutner Playground .176 

Big Brothers, Inc. 66 

Big Sisters’ Association.66, 168 

Bishop Quarter School.41 

Blind, Education of. 84 

Blind, Public School Centers fox*.. 84 

Blind, Relief for.206 

B’nai B’rith Free Employment 

Bureau . 99 

Blue Island United Charities.233 

Board of Assessors. 15 


256 


BOA 


Board of Cook County Commission¬ 
ers . 17 

Board of Education, Chicago 

.9, 31, 80, 82, 84, 85, 

86, 87, 97, 100, 163, 165, 203, 231 


Board of Election Commissioners, 

City of Chicago. 1 

Board of Examiners of Plumbers, 

City of Chicago. 4 

Board of Local Improvements, 

City of Chicago. 4 

Board of Moving Pictui*e Censors, 

City of Chicago. 74 

Board of Review . 15 

Board of Trustees of the Sanitary 

District of Chicago. 20 

Boarding Homes for Children.41 

Bogardus Fund (See Cook County 
Charity Service). 

Bohemian Charitable Asociation 


99, 203 


Bohemian Industrial School for 


Girls . 48 

Bohemian Old Peoples’ Home.117 

Bohemian Settlement House.222 

Bohemian Training School for Boys 45 

Bolivia, Consulate of. 28 

Bonnie Hame Association.106 

Booth House (See Henry Booth 
House). 

Bosley Playground .176 

Bowen Country Club.198 

Boy Scouts of America.246 

Boys’ Brotherhood Republic. 51 

Boys’ Court .126 

Boys’ Working Reserve, U. S. A. .2.38 

Brazil, Consulate of. 29 

Bi*entano Playground .177 


Bridewell (See House of Correc¬ 


tion). 

British Relief .244 

Budlong Playground .177 

Buildings and City Hall Commit¬ 
tee . 14 

Building Department, City of Chi¬ 
cago . 4 

Bureau of Architecture, City of 

Chicago . 6 

Bureau of Chemsitry .26, 134 

Bureau of Citizenship, U. S. 27 

Bureau of Compensation, City of 

Chicago . 6 

Bureau of Compulsory Education. 31 
Bureau of Employment, City of 

Chicago.9, 58, 97 

Bureau of Engineering, City of 

Chicago . 6 

Bureau of Food Inspection, City of 
Chicago .132 












































































c 


BUR 


CAM 


Bureau of Gardens, City of Chi¬ 
cago . 59 

Bureau of Hospitals, City of Chi¬ 
cago .132 

Bureau of Information, City of 

Chicago . 59 

Bureau of Investigation, United 

States . 27 

Bureau of Maps an^l Plats, City 

of Chicago . 7 

Bureau of Medical Inspection... .132 

Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and 
Beaches, City of Chicago... .7, 171 
Bureau of Pensions, United States 26 
Bureau of Personal Service 

.31, 66, 129, 163, 168 

Bureau of Public Efficiency, Chi¬ 
cago . 54 

Bureau of Rivers and Harbors, 

City of Chicago. 6 

Bureau of Sanitation, City of Chi¬ 
cago .132 

Bureau of Sewers, City of Chicago 7 
Bureau of Social Service of Cook 
County.. 17, 53, 66, 129, 135, 157, 168 
Bureau of Social Surveys, City of 

Chicago .9, 59 

Bureau of Statistics, City of Chi¬ 
cago . 8 

Bureau of Streets, City of Chicago 7 
Bureau of Vital Statistics, City 

of Chicago .132 

Bureau of Volunteer Social Ser¬ 
vice, Chicago . 54 

Bureau of Water, City of Chicago 7 

Burley Playground .177 

Burnside Park .177 

Burnside Settlement .223 

Burroughs Playground .177 

Butler House (See Hermon Beards¬ 
ley Butler House). 


Calumet Beach .196 

Calumet Clinic.138 

Calumet Council Relief Associa¬ 
tion .203 

Calumet District, United Chari¬ 
ties .218 

Calumet Park .177 

Calumet Park Commission... .20, 172 

Calumet Park District. 20 

Cameron Playground .177 

Camp Algonquin .198 

Camp Fire Girls of America.246 

Camp Fire Girls of America, Chi¬ 
cago Headquarters . 51 

257 


Camp Gray (See Forward Move¬ 
ment). 

Camp Harlowarden .165 

Camp Owasibbi .198 

Camp Reinberg .198 

Camp St. Vincent.198 

Camp Wilson .199 

Campbell Park . .178 

Canadian Relief .244 

Carter Playground .178 

Casa Maria Center.223 

Cathedral Shelter .67, 113 

Catherine Casper Industrial School 
for Girls . 48 


Catholic Employment Bureau of 

Chicago .100 

Catholic Home Finding Association 

of Illinois . 49 

Catholic Social Center.223 

Catholic Woman’s League, Pro¬ 
tectorate of the.103, 170 

Censorship of Moving Pictures.... 74 
Central Association of Evanston 

Charities .233 

Central Baptist Children’s Home. 41 
Central Bureau of Jewish Chari¬ 
ties . 53 

Central Council of Civic Leagues .53 
Central Council of Social Agen- 

v'es, Chicago . 54 

Central District, United Charities .218 

Central Eleanor Club.223 

Central Free Dispensary of Chi¬ 
cago . 138 

Central Free Dispensary of Chi¬ 
cago, Social Service Dept.157 

Central Howard Association.67 

Charity Alliance .203 

Chase House .223 

Chase House Trade School for Girls 80 

Chester State Hospital.155 

Chicago Academy of Sciences.... 91 
Chicago and Cook County School 

for Boys . 67 

Chicago Association of Com¬ 
merce . . .54, 87 

Chicago Band Association.171 

Chicago Board of Education 

.9, 31, 80, 82, 84, 85, 


86, 87, 97, 100, 163, 165, 203, 231 


Chicago Boys’ Club. 52 

Chicago Boys’ Club Camp.199 

Chicago Boy Scouts of America.. 52 
Chicago Bureau of Public Effici¬ 
ency . 54 

Chicago Bureau of Volunteer So¬ 
cial Service . 54 


Chicago Central Council of Social 
Agencies ... 


































































c 


CHI 


Chicago Children’s Benefit League 31 
Chicago Christian Industrial 

League.Ill, 113, 139, 204 

Chicago City Gardens Association 204 

Chicago Civil Service League-55 

Chicago College of Dental Sur¬ 
gery, Dental Infirmary.144 

Chicago College of Osteopathy 

Dispensary .139 

Chicago Collegiate Bureau of Oc¬ 
cupations .100 

Chicago Committee for Armenian 

and Syrian Belief.205 

Chicago Committee of the Father¬ 
less Children of France.238 

Chicago Commons .224 

Chicago Community Trust. 55 

Chicago Daily News Farm Labor 

Recruiting Station .100 

Chicago Daily News Fresh-Air 

Fund for Sick Babies.161 

Chicago Day Nursery Association. 32 

Chicago Deaf Mute Club.224 

Chicago Bye, Ear, Nose and Throat 

Hospital .153 

Chicago Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat 

Hospital Dispensary .139 

Chicago Foundlings’ Home-41, 114 

Chicago Fresh-Air Hospital.166 

Chicago Hebrew Institute.77, 78 

Chicago Hebrew Mission.224 

Chicago Heights United Charities.233 
Chicago Historical Society Library 91 
Chicago Home for Convalescent 

Women and Children.161 

Chicago Home for the Friendless 

.42, 114 

Chicago Home for Girls. 67 

Chicago Home for Incurables.154 

Chicago Home for Jewish Orphans 41 

Chicago Housewives’ League.131 

Chicago Housing Council. 55 

Chicago Industrial Home for Chil¬ 
dren . 42 

Chicago Industrial School for Girls 48 
Chicago Jewish Relief Committee. 239 
Chicago Joint Relief Committees 

for Jewish War Sufferers.239 

Chicago Junior College. 81 

Chicago Kindergarten Club.55 

Chicago Law and Order League.. 73 
Chicago Law Institute Library... 91 
Chicago League for the Hard of 

Hearing .86, 100, 224 

Chicago League on Urban Condi¬ 
tions Among Negroes.55, 101 

Chicago Lighthouse .84, 101 

Chicago Lying-In Hospital and 

Dispensary .139, 156 


CHI 

Chicago Lying-In Hospital and 
Dispensary, Social Service 

Department .158 

Chicago Maternity Hospital and 
Training School for Nurses... .156 

Chicago Medical Society.131 

Chicago Mills Hotel.Ill 

Chicago Morris Plan Bank.235 

Chicago Nursery and Half Orphan 

Asylum . 42 

Chicago Orphan Asylum.42 

Chicago Parental School. 67 

Chicago Peace Society. 56 

Chicago Plan Commission.56 

Chicago Policlinic Dispensary... .139 
Chicago Political Equality League 56 

Chicago Postoffice . 26 

Chicago Public Library.88, 91 

Chicago Public School Art Society 87 
Chicago Public School League.... 56 

Chicago Real Estate Board.57 

Chicago School of Civics and Phi¬ 
lanthropy .89, 94 

Chicago School of Lip Reading... 86 

Chicago Single Tax Club. 57 

Chicago Society of Social Hygiene. 131 

Chicago State Hospital.155 

Chicago State Pawners Society.. .235 

Chicago Union Hospital.146 

Chicago Tuberculosis Institute.. .167 
Chicago-Winfield Tuberculosis San¬ 
itarium .166 

Chicago Woman’s Aid. 57 

Chicago Woman’s Club. 57 

Chicago Woman's Outdoor Art 

League . 58 

Chicago Woman’s Shelter.... 101, 114 
Child Conservation League of 

America .246 

Child Hygiene Division, Depart¬ 
ment of Health.132, 135, 145 

Child Labor (See Employment Cer¬ 
tificate Office). 

Child Placement . 49 

Child Placing Department, Juve¬ 
nile Court . 51 

Child Study and Educational Re¬ 
search, Department of.163 

Child Welfare .... 31 

Children of the Frontier.238 

Children’s Benefit League, Chi¬ 
cago .31 

Children’s Bureau . 27 

Children’s Day Association.32 

Children’s League, No. 1.205 

Children’s Memorial Hospital... .146 
Children’s Memorial Hospital So¬ 
cial Service Department .158 


258 


































































c 


CHI 


Children’s Patriotic League of 

America . 52,238 

Children’s Science Library.91 

Children's South Side Free Dis¬ 
pensary .140 

Chili, Consulate of. 20 

Christian Elderly Ladies’ Home.. 117 


Christopher House .224 

Christopher House Day Nursery.. 34 

Christopher Playground .178 

Chrysolite Club .205 

Chni’ch of God and Saints of 

Christ Orphanage and Home.... 42 
Church Home for Aged Persons.. 117 

Circuit Court .123 

Citizens’ Association of Chicago.. 58 

Citizens’ League of Chicago.74 

Citizens’ War Board of Chicago. .239 
Citizenship Papers (See Bureau of 
Citizenship). 

City and Immigrant Missionary 


Society of Chicago.169, 205 

City Clerk . 1 

City Club of Chicago. 58 

City of Chicago. 1 


City of Chicago, Departments, etc., 
are listed under initial letter of 
word following Chicago, e. g., 
City of Chicago, Department of 
Health is listed under D thus— 
Department of Health, City of 


Chicago. 

City of Chicago Institutions.10 

City Collector . 2 

City Comptroller . 2 

City Council . 11 

City Council Committees. 13 

City Gardens Association.204 

City Physician . 9 

City Treasurer .. 2 

Civic Betterment . 53 

Civic Federation of Chicago.59 

Civic Industrial Committee, Chica¬ 
go Association of Commerce.54, 87 
Civic Music Association of Chi¬ 
cago .171 

Civil Service Commission, City of 

Chicago . 1 

Civil Service Commission, Cook 

County . 19 

Civil Service Commission, Illinois 25 
Civil Service Commission, United 

States . 26 

Civil Service League, Chicago.... 55 
Civil Service Reform Association 
of Chicago . 59 


Civilian Relief, Bureau of.. .202, 237 


CLA 


Clarendon Beach .196 

Clerk of the Circuit Court. 18 

Clerk of the County Court. 16 

Clerk of the Superior Court.16 

Clinic for Crippled Children.142 

Clubs for Boys and Girls. 51 

College Alumni Social Service Com¬ 
mission . 59 

College of Dentistry, University 
of Illinois, Dental Infirmary... .145 
Collegiate Bureau of Occupations, 

Chicago .100 

Colman Playground .178 

Columbus Extension Hospital.146 

Columbus Park .178 

Commanders’ Association .205 

Commercial Club Playground.178 

Committee of Fifteen. 74 

Committee of One Hundred.133 

Committee of One Hundred on 

National Health .246 

Committee of the Fatherless Chil¬ 
dren of France, Chicago.238 

Committee for Armenian and Syr¬ 
ian Relief, Chicago.,.205 

Committee for Immigrants in 

America .246 

Committee on Provision for the 

Feeble-Minded .246 

Committee on Public Affairs.60 

Commons Park .178 

Community Center Conference of 

Chicago . 60 

Community Centers .231 

Community House .225 

Compensation Committee . 15 

Complaint Department, Juvenile 

Court .124 

Compulsory Education, Bureau of 31 

Conferences Society of St. Vincent 

De Paul .213 

Consul General of Chicago. 28 

Consuls (See Foreign Consulates). 
Consumptives (See Medical Aid— 


Tuberculosis). 

Contagious and Infectious Hospit¬ 
als .153 

Contagious Disease Hospital.153 

Convalescents, Institutions for... 160 
Cook County Adult Probation De¬ 
partment . 68 

Cook County Board of Forest Pre¬ 
serve Commissioners .172 

Cook County Charity Service.206 

Cook County Hospital.146 

Cook County Hospital Ambulance 

Service .135 

Cook County Hospital Social Ser- _ 
vice Department .158 







































































D 


coo 


DAY 


Cook County Institutions. 19 

Cook County Jail. 68 

Cook County Real Estate Board.. 60 
Co-Operative League of Chi¬ 
cago .41, 106 

Copernicus Playground .178 

Corkery Playground .179 

Cornell Square .179 

Coroner, Cook County. 18 

Corporation Counsel, City of Chi¬ 
cago . - 

Correctional Agencies . 66 

Costa Rica, Consulate of. 29 

Council Home .199 

Council of Jewish Women (See 
Council Home). 

Country Home for Convalescent 

Children .162 

County Agent .19, 206 

County Architect . 19 

County Clerk . 17 

County Comptroller . 16 

County Court .123 

County Doctor (See Cook County 
Charity Service). 

County of Cook. 15 

County Recorder . 18 

County Surveyor .’.. 15 

County Treasurer . 17 

Court of Claims.123 

Court of Domestic Relations.126 

Courts .123 

Crerar Library (See John Crerar 
Library). 

Crescent Park .179 

Criminal Court .124 

Crippled Children, Clinic for.142 

Crippled Children, Public School 

Centers for . 85 

Cripples, Education of. 85 

Cripples, Medical Aid for.162 

Cuba, Consulate of. 29 

D 

Daily News Farm Labor Recruit¬ 
ing Station, Chicago.100 

Daily News Fresh-Air Fund for 

Sick Babies, Chicago .161 

Danish Lutheran Orphan Home.. 43 

Danish Old Peoples’ Home.117 

Danish Young Peoples’ Associa¬ 
tion .105, 107 

Dante Playground .179 

Dauphin Park .179 

Davis Playground .179 

Davis Square .179 


Dawes Hotels (See Rufus F. Dawes 
Hotel and Mary Dawes Hotel). 


Day Nurseries . 34 

Deaconess Society and Hospital.. 147 

Deaf, Education of the. 85 

Deaf Children, Public School Cen¬ 
ters for . 85 

Deaf Mute Club, Chicago.224 

Deborah Boys’ Club. 46 

Defectives, Education of.82 

Defectives, Homes for.122 

Defectives, Medical Aid for.162 

De Koven District, United Chari¬ 
ties .218 

Delano Playground .180 

Delinquent Boys’ Department, Ju¬ 
venile Court ....' .51, 70 

Delinquent Children (See Juvenile 
Court). 

Delinquents, Treatment of.. 66 

Denmark, Consulate of. 29 

Dental Clinics, Department of 

Health .145 

Dental Dispensaries .144 

Dental Infirmaries .144 

Department of Child Study and 
Research, Chicago Board of Ed¬ 
ucation .163 

Department of Gas and Electric¬ 
ity, City of Chicago. 5 

Department of Health, City of 

Chicago . 8 , 131, 134, 135, 145 

Department of Law, City of Chi¬ 
cago . 2 

Department of Police, City of Chi¬ 
cago .2, 74, 134 

Department of Public Service, 

City of Chicago. 5 

Department of Public Service, 

Cook County . 16 

Department of Public Welfare, 

City of Chicago.9, 58, 97 

Department of Public Works, 

City of Chicago. 6 

Department of Smoke Inspection, 

City of Chicago . 8 

Department of Supplies, City of 

Chicago . 1 

Department of Weights and Meas¬ 
ures, City of Chicago. 8 

De Paul Day Nursery and Social 

Center . 35 , 225 

Dependent Boys, Institutions for. 45 
Dependent Children, Institutions 

for . 41 

Dependent Children’s Department, 

Juvenile Court . 70 

Dependent Girls, Institutions for. 48 
Deportation of Paupers (See Cook 
County Charity Service). 

Destitute, Homes for....113 


260 










































































F 


DIS 


Dispensaries, Dental .144 

Dispensaries, Medical .138 

District Governments . 20 

Diversey Beach .196 

Division of Factory Inspeciton, 23, 97 
Division of Lodging House Inspec¬ 
tion .22, 133 

Division of Visitation of Adult 

Blind .23, 84 

Division of Visitation of Children 

Placed in Family Homes .50 

Dixon State School and Colony...162 

Domestic Relations, Court of.126 

Dominican Republic, Consulate of 29 

Doolittle Playground .180 

Douglas Park .180 

Douglass Center (See Frederick 
Douglass Center). 

Drake Playground .180 

Drama League of Chicago. 60 

Dry Chicago Federation. 74 

Durand Hospital of Memorial In¬ 
stitute for Infectious Diseases. .154 
Dvorak Park .180 

E 


Earle Playground .180 

East Chicago Associated Charities.234 

East End Park.181 

Eckhart Park .181 

Ecuador, Consulate of. 29 

Edison Park .181 

Edison Park Commission.20, 172 

Edison Park District ..,. 20 

Education . 77 

Edward Sanitarium . 167 

Elbert H. Gary Law Library.95 

Eleanor Association .107 

Eleanor Camp .199 

Eleanor Junior Club . 41 

Eleanor Social Center.225 

Election Commissioners, Board of 1 

Election Laws Commission. 26 

Electric Bureau, City of Chicago. 5 

Elgin State Hospital.155 

Eli Bates House.225 

Eli Bates House Day Nursery... 3 

Elizabeth Marey Center .225 

Elizabeth Marcy Center 

Dispensary . 141 

Elizabeth McCormick Memorial 

Fund .32, 88, 166 

Ellis Park . 181 

Emergency Aid Hospital of Chi¬ 
cago . 152 

Emergency Hospitals ...152 

Emerson House .226 

Emerson House Day Nursery.35 


261 


EMM 


Emmet Playground .l&l 

Employment . 97 

Employment Bureau of the Em¬ 
ployers’ Association .101 

Employment Certificate Office. 97 

Employment Committee for the 

Handicapped . 101 

Employment of Children. 97 

Employment Service, United States 27 
Englewood District, United Chari¬ 
ties .218 

Englewood Hospital .147 

Englewood Law and Order League 75 
Ephepheta School for the Deaf... 85 
Epileptic Children, Public School 

Center for . 86 

Epileptics, Education of . 86 

Epileptics, Institutions for.162 

Eugenics Registry ...246 

Evangelical Lutheran Home Find¬ 
ing Society of Illinois...43, 50 

Evangeline Hotel . Ill 

EA r anston Charities .233 

Examiners of Stationary Engi¬ 
neers, City of Chicago. 4 

Exemption Board .28, 239 

Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hos¬ 
pital, Chicago .153 

Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hos¬ 
pital Dispensary, Chicago.139 

Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hos¬ 
pitals .153 


F 

Factory Inspection, Division of 23, 97 


Family Rehabilitation .202 

Federal Council of the Churches 

of Christ in America.246 

Federal (See United States) 

Federal—State Labor Exchange.. 98 
Federated Orthodox Jewish 

Charities .207 

Feeble-Minded, Institutions for... 163 

Fellowship House .226 

Fernwood Park .181 

Fern wood Park Commission... 20, 173 

Fernwood Park District.20 

Field Museum of Natural History 94 

Field Nursing Service.135 

Field Playground .182 

Fifty-First Street Beach .197 

Finance Committee . 13 

Fire Department, City of 

Chicago .. 4 

Fiske Playgrounds .182 

Florence Crittendon Anchorage... 68 


Foods and Dairies, Division of 22, 133 











































































G 


FOO 


Food Control, (See U. S. Food 
Administration) 

Food Inspection .133 

Forcible Detain* r and Distress 

for Rent, Court of.126 

Foreign Consulates. 28 

Forest Preserve District of 

Cook County .182 

Fort Dearborn Hospital.. 147 

Fort Dearborn Hospital 

Dispensary .141 

Forward Movement .199 

Foundling's Home, Chicago, 41, 114 

Four Minute Men.239 

France, Consulate' of . 29 

Frances E. Willard National 

Temperance Hospital .147 

Frances Juvenile Home .154 

Franklin Park .182 

Franklin Playground .182 

Frederick Douglass Center <...,.226 
Free Lodgings (See Homes, 

Lodging Houses) 

Free Medical Service, (See 


Cook County Charity Service) 


French Red Cross .240 

Fresh Air Hospital, Chicago.166 

Fresh Air Work .165 

Friendly Aid Society.207 

Friends of our Native Landscape. 60 

Full* r Park .182 

Fullerton Beach .197 

Fulton Playground .183 

Funds to Parents .209 

G 

Gads Hill Center .226 

Gage Park .183 

Gallistel Playground .183 

Gardens .58* 204 

Garfield Park .183 

Garfield Park District, 

United Charities .219 

Gary, Associated Charities .234 

Gary Law Library, (See Elbert 
H. Gary Law- Library). 

Gary Playground .183 

Gas Bureau, City of Chicago. 5 

Gas, Oil and Electric Light 

Committee . 15 

General Federation of Women’s 

Clubs .247 

German-American Hospital .147 

German Baptist Deaconesses 

Home and Hospital Society... .136 

German Charity Association .207 

German Evangelical Deaconesses 
Home and Hospital .148 


GER 


German Evangelical Orphanage 

and Old People’s Home.43, 118 

German Hospital of Chicago.148 

German Hospital of Chicago, 

Social Service Department.159 

German Old People’s Home.118 

German Society of Chicago. .101, 207 

Germany, Consulate of . 29 

Girls’ Friendly Lodge .107 

Gladstone Playground .183 

Glen Ellyn Summer Camp .200 

Glenwood Manual Training School 46 

Goodfellow Hotel .112 

Goodwill Workers .207 

Graham Playground .183 

Grand Crossing Park.184 

Grant Hospital, (See German 
Hospital of Chicago). 

Grant Park .184 

Great Britain, Consulate of. 29 

Greater Chicago Federation. 61 

Greece, Consulate of . 29 

Grove House .161 

Guardian Angel Day Nursery 

and Home for Girls .35, 107 

Guardian Angel Day Nursery 
and Home for Girls, 

Dispensary .141 

Guardian Angels Center .226 

Guardianship of Minors, (See 
Public Guardian). 

Guatamala, Consulate of . 29 

( 

H 

Hahnemann Dispensary .141 

Hahnemann Hospital .148 

Hahnemann Hospital, Social 

Service Department.159 

Halsted Street Institutional 

Church Settlement .227 

Halsted Street Institutional 

Church Dispensary .141 

Hamilton Park .184 

Hamlin Park .184 

Hamlin Playground .184 

Handicapped, Education of the.. 82 
Handicapped, Employment of the. 101 
Harbors, Wharves and Bridges, 

Committee . 14 

Hardin Square .184 

Hard of Hearing, Education of the 86 

Harper Memorial Library. 96 

Harrison Park .185 

Hayes Playground .185 

Haymarket District, United 

Charities .219 

Health, (See Public Health) 

Health Committee . 14 











































































I 


HEA 

Health Insurance Commission.... 25 
Hebrew Institute, Chicago_77, 78 


Hebrew Mission, Chicago .224 

Hebrew Sheltering Home .114 

Hegewisch Park .185 

Helen Day Nursery . 35 

Htnry Booth House .227 

Henry Playground .185 

Hepzibah Home . 43 

Hermon Beardsley Butler House 227 
High School Branch Libraries.... 88 

Hobbs House .108 

Holden Park ...., .185 

Holiday Home .200 

Holland, (See Netherlands). 

Holstein Park .185 

Holy Cross Mission (See. Mission 
of the Holy Cross). 

Holy Name Society . 68 

Home Defense Committee. 15 

Home for Aged and Convent 
of Little Sisters of the Poor... 118 
Hbme for Aged and Disabled 

Railroad Employees .118 

Home for Aged and Infirm 

Colored People .118 

Home for Aged Jews .118 

Home for Convalescent Women 

and Children, Chicago .160 

Home for Destitute Crippled 

Children .122, 162 

Home for Destitute Crippled 

Children, Clinic .142 

Home for the Friendless, 

Chicago .42, 114 

Home for Girls, Chicago.67 

Home for Incurables, Chicago... .154 
Home for Jewish Orphans, 

Chicago . 41 

Home Training School . 81 

Home of Rest, Swedish Baptist 
Home for the Aged Fridhem.. .119 

Home Preparedness League.61 

Homes .105 

Honduras, Consulate qf . 29 

Hope Free Dispensary .142 

Hope Hall .115 

Hospital Association of America.247 
Hospital of St. Anthony DePadua 148 

Hospital Social Service.157 

Hospitals, General .146 

House of Correction . 69 

House of the Good Shepherd.69 

House of Happiness .227 

House of Shelter for Women.... 69 

Housewives’ League, Chicago... .131 

Housing Council. Chicago. 55 

Howe Playground .185 

Hull-House .227 


HUL 


Hull-House Trade School .81 

Humane Societies . 31 , 33 

Humboldt Park .i £6 

Hungarian Charity Society .207 

Hyde Park Center .228 

Hyde Park Protective Association 75 

I 

Illinois Bankers’ Association.61 

Illinois Charitable Eye and Ear 

Dispensary . 142 

Illinois Charitable Eye and Ear 

Infirmary . 153 

Illinois ChildrdfcTs Home and 

Aid Society .43, 50 

Illinois Committee on Social 

Legislation . 61 

Illinois Congress of Mothers and 
Parent-Teacher Associations ... 32 
Illinois Department of 

Agriculture .22, 133 

Illinois Department of Labor 23, 97 
Illinois Department of Public 

Health .22, 133 

Illinois Department of Public 

Welfare .23, 50, 69, 84, 155 

Illinois Free Employment 

Offices .23, 98 

Illinois Humane Society . 33 

Illinois Industrial Home for 

the Blind .122 

Illinois Library Extension 

Commission . 25 

Illinois Masonic Home .119 

Illinois Masonic Orphan Home... 43 
Illinois Post Graduate Medical 

School Dispensary .142 

Illinois School for the Blind.... 84 

Illinois School for the Deaf.85 

Illinois Society for Mental 

Hygiene .136, 163 

Illinois Society for the Prevention 

of Blindness .134 

Illinois Soldiers’ Orphans’ Home. 44 
Illinois Soldiers’ and Sailors’ 

Home .119 

Illinois Soldiers’ Widows’ Home..119 
Illinois State Penitentiary ...... 70 

Illinois State Reformatory .70 

Illinois Technical School for 

Colored Girls .49 

Illinois Tuberculosis Association. .167 

Illinois Vigilance Association.75 

Illinois Woman’s Christian 

Temperance Union . 75 

Immanuel Woman’s Home 

Association .108 

Immigrants, Education of .78 


263 





































































J 


IMM 

Immigrants’ Protective League.. 

.78, 129, 169 

Immigration Department, 

Y. M. C. A.79, 104 


Incurables, Home for .154 

Independence Park .186 

Independent Sisters of Charity.. .208 

Indian Boundary Park .186 

Indiana House .108 

Industrial Club of Chicago. 62 

Industrial Commission of Illinois 97 

Industrial Course Schools .80 

Industrial Home for Children, 

Chicago . 42 

Industrial Survey Commission.... 26 

Industrial Training .79 

Industrial Welfare . 97 

Inebriates and Drug Users, 

Hospitals for .154 

Infant Welfare Society .136 

Infectious and Contagious 

Hospitals .153 

Insane, Hospitals for .155 

Insanity Branch, County Court. .123 
Inspection of Steam Boilers, 

Steam and Cooling Plants, 

City of Chicago . 4 

Inspector of Private Employment 

Agencies . 98 

Institutional A. M. E. Church 

Day Nursery . 36 

Institutions for Convalescents ... 160 
Institutions for Dependent Boys.. 45 
Institutions for Dependent 

Children . 41 

Institutions for Dependent Girls.. 48 
Iroquois Memorial Hospital. .135, 153 

Irving Park Commission.20, 173 

Irving Park District. 20 

Isolation Hospital .154 

Italian Christian Institute.228 

Italian Ladies Charitable 

Association ..208 

Italian Relief ..244 

Italian Relief Auxiliary .237 

Italy, Consulate of . 29 

J 

Jackson Park . 186 

Jackson Park Beach ..'....197 

Jackson Park Sanitarium .162 

Jacksonville State Hospital .....155 
James C. King Home for 

Old Men ..119 

Japan, Consulate of . 29 


Japanese Christian Association.. 
.78, 102 


JAP 


Japanese Domestic Workers’ 

Home . 105 

Japanese Relief .244 

Japanese Young Men’s Christian 

Institute .102 

Jefferson Park .186 

Jefferson Park Hospital .148 

Jenner Medical College 

Dispensary . 142 

Jewish Agricultural and In¬ 
dustrial Aid Society .102, 235 

Jewish Agricultural and In¬ 
dustrial Aid Society, National 

Office .247 

Jewish Aid Society .208 

Jewish Big Brothers .70, 169 

Jewish Consumptives Relief 

Society of Chicago .167. 208 

Jewish Home Finding Society of 

Chicago . 50 

Jewish Orphan Society . 33 

Jewish Relief Committee, 

Chicago .239 

Jewish Training School of 

Chicago .81, 166 

John Crerar Library . 94 

Joint Commission on Social Ser¬ 
vice of the Protestant 

Episcopal Church .247 

Joint Relief Committees for 
Jewish War Sufferers, 

Chicago .239 

Josephine Club .108 

Judiciary Committee . 14 

Junior League of Chicago .209 

Jury Commissioners . 19 

Juvenile Court .51, 70, 124, 209 

Juvenile Detention Home.71 


Juvenile Protective Association.. 

.33, 75, 98, 129, 169 

Juvenile Psychopathic Institute. .164 

K 

Kankakee State Hospital .155 

Kellogg Park .186 

Ivelvyn Park .186 

Kettler Manual Training 

School for Boys . 46 

Knights of Columbus Boys’ Home. 115 

Kohn Playground .186 

Ivosciuszko Park .187 

L 

Laboratory, Department of 

Health .132 

Labor Statistics, Division of.;_23 





































































M 


LAG 


La Grange, West Suburban 

Federated Charities .233 

Lake Shore Playground .187 

Lake View Thimble Club .209 

Law and Order League, Chicago.. 73 

Lawndale Civic Center .228 

Lawndale Ladies’ Aid Society... .209 

Lawrence Hall . 46 

League for the. Hard of Hearing, 

Chicago .86, 100, 224 

League of American 

Municipalities .247 

League on Urban Conditions 
among Negroes, Chicago... .55, 101 

Legal Agencies .123 

Legal Aid .129 

Legal Aid Society .129 

Legislative Reference Bureau.... 22 
Legislative Voters’ League of 

Illinois . 62 

LeMoyne Playground .187 

Lewis Institute Library. 95 

Libraries and Museums .. 90 

License Bureau .240 

License Committee .14 

Life Boat Rescue Home .156 

Life Saving Guards . 52 

Lincoln Centre, (See Abraham 
Lincoln Centre) 

Lincoln Centre Camp .200 

Lincoln Dispensary .142 

Lincoln Park .187 

Lincoln Park Commission... .20, 173 

Lincoln Park District. 20 

Lincoln State School and Colony.. 163 

Lip-Reading . 86 

Lisle. Industrial School for Girls 49 
Lisle Manual Training School 

for Boys . 46 

Little Wanderer Day Nursery.... 36 
Loan Agencies, (See Thrift and 
Loans) 

Local Industries Committee. 14 

Local Transportation Committee. 13 

Lodging Houses .Ill 

Lodging House Inspection, 

Division of .22, 133 

Louise Training School for 

Colored Boys . 47 

Lower North District, United 

Charities .219 

Loyola University School of 


Lutheran Old Folks Horae .119 

Lying-In Hospital and Dis¬ 
pensary, Chicago ....139, 156, 158 
Lyman Trumbull Park .187 

265 


MAR 


M 

Marcy Center, (See Elizabeth 
Marcy Center). 

Margaret Etter Creche . 36 

Marine Hospital . 27 

Mark White Square .187 

Marks Nathan Jewish Orphan 

Home . 44 

Marquette Park .188 

Marriage Court .125 

Martha Washington Home .154 

Mary Borden Turner Hospital.. .240 
Mary Crane Day Nursery and 

Training School .36, 81 

Mary Dawes Hotel .112 

Mary Thompson Hospital .148 

Masonic Employment Bureau... .102 
Maternity and Infant Hospital 

of Chicago ....156 

Maternity Hospital and Training 
School for Nurses, Chicago... .156 

Maternity Hospitals .156 

Matheon Day Nursery . 36 

Maxwell Settlement .228 

Maxwell Street Dispensary, 

Chicago Lying-In Hospital.139 

Mayor’s Office . 1 

Maywood, Melrose Philanthropic 

Socie ty .233 

McCormick Playground .188 

McCosh Playground . 188 

McCowen Oral School Home for 

Deaf Chilelren .122 

McKinley Park ..188 

McKinley Working Girls’ Home. 108 

McLaren Playground .188 

McPherson Playground .188 

Medical Aid .131 

Medical Service, (See Cook 
County Charity Service). 

Melissa Evans Club for Girls.108 

Mennonite Day Nursery . 37 

Men’s Homes .105 

Men’s Industrial Home .115 

Mental Hygiene Societies.163 

Mercy Home .<•.108 

Mercy Hospital .149 

Merrick Park .188 

Methodist Deaconess Orphanage.. 44 
Methodist Episcopal Old People’s 

Home .120 

Mexico, Consulate of . 29 

Michael Reese Hospital .149 

Michael Reese Hospital, Social 

Service Department .159 

Midway Plaisance .189 


Mining Investigation Commission. 26 
Minors, Guardianship of, (See 
Public Guardian). 









































































N 


MIR 


Miriam Club .109 

Miriam Cottage .200 

Mission of the Holy Cross.115 

Mitchell Playground .189 

Moody Church Fresh Air Camp..200 
Moody Church Young Women’s 

Home .109 

Moral Reform (See Reform of 
Conditions) 

Morals Commission of the City 

of Chicago .10, 76 

Morals Court .127 

Morals Division, Department 

of Police . 74 

Morgan Park Welfare 

Association .209 

Morris Plan Bank, Chicago .235 

Morse Avenue Park .189 

Morse Playground .189 

Moseley Playground .189 

Mothers’ Emergency League.210 

Mothers’ Pensions .209 

Mothers’ Relief Association.210 

Moving Pictures, Board of Censors 74 

Mozart Park ..189 

Mozart Playground .189 

Municipal Art League of Chicago. 62 
Municipal Contagious Disease 

Hospital .154 

Municipal Court of Chicago.. 10, 125 
Municipal Court Psychopathic 

Laboratory .164 

Municipal Lodging House.1<S 

Municipal Pier .172 


Municipal Reference Library . .8, 95 


Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitar¬ 
ium, City of Chicago, 135, 136, 166 
Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitar¬ 
ium, City of Chicago, Dis¬ 
pensary Department .140 

Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitar¬ 
ium, City of Chicago, Social 

Service Department .158 

Municipal Voters’ League .62 

N 

National Agencies .245 

National Alliance of Legal Aid 
Societies .247 


National Association for the Ad¬ 
vancement of Colored People, 247 
National Association for the Ad¬ 
vancement of Colored People, 

Chicago Branch . 62 

National Association for the Study 
and Prevention of Tuber¬ 
culosis .247 


NAT 


National Board of Review of 

Motion Pictures .247 

National Child Labor Committee. 247 
National Child Welfare 

Association .247 

National Civic Federation .247 

National Civil Service Reform 

League .247 

National Committee on Blindness.248 
National Committee for Mental 

Hygiene .247 

National Committee for Preven¬ 
tion of Blindness .248 

National Committee on Prisons..248 
National Community Center 

Association .248 

National Conference of Catholic 

Charities .248 

National Conference on City 

Planning .248 

National Conference of Jewish 

Charities .*.248 

National Conference of Social 

Work .248 

National Congress of Mothers and 
Parent-Teachers Associations ..248 
National Council of Jewish 

Women .248 

National Consumers League .248 

National Desertion Bureau .248 

National Education Association of 

the United States .248 

National Federation of Day 

Nurseries .248 

National Federation of Remedial 

Loan Associations .249 

National Federation of Settle¬ 
ments .249 

National Fire Protection As¬ 
sociation, Chicago Chapter .... 63 
National Housing Association.... 249 
National Kindergarten Asso¬ 
ciation .249 

National League for Women’s 

Service .249 

National League of Women 

Workers .249 

National League on Urban Con¬ 
ditions Among Negroes.249 

National Liberal Immigration 

League .249 

National Municipal League .249 

National Organization for Public 

Health Nursing .249 

National Safety Council ....63, 249 
National Union of Jewish 

Sheltering Societies .249 

National Woman’s Christian 
Temperance Union .249 


266 





























































o 


NAT 

National Woman’s Peace Party..249 
National Women’s Trade Union 


League of America .250 

Naturalization of Aliens (See 
Bureau of Citizenship). 

Naval Auxiliary .237 

Needlework Guild of America... .250 

Negro Fellowship League .229 

Neighborhood Guild, Inc.228 

Neighborhood House .229 

Netherlands, Consulate of. 30 

Nettlehorst Playground .189 

Newberry Library . 96 

New Century Hotel .112- 

Nicaragua, Consulate of . 30 

Night Schools for Hard of 

Hearing . 86 

North Avenue Day Nursery.37 

Northeast Park .190 

Northern District, United 
Charities .219 

North Shore Beach .197 

North Shore Park.190 

North Shore Park Commission.21, 173 

North Shore Park District. 21 

Northwest Park .190 

Northwest Park Commission. .21, 173 

Northwest Park District. 21 

Northwest District, United Chari¬ 
ties ....219 

Northwestern Playground .190 

Northwestern University Dental 
School, Dental Clinic.145 

Northwestern University Library. 96 
Northwestern University Settle¬ 
ment .200, 229 

Norway, Consulate -of. 30 

Norwegian-American Hospital.... 149 
Norwegian-Danish Young Wom¬ 
an’s Christian Home.109 

Norwegian Lutheran Betliesda 
Home .120 

Norwegian Lutheran Children’s 
Home . 44 

Norwegian Lutheran Deaconess 

Home and Hospital.149 

Norwegian National League, Em¬ 
ployment Office .102 

Norwegian Old People’s Home... 120 
Nursery and Half Orphan Asy¬ 
lum, Chicago . 42 

Nursery Maids, Training for.36 

N. W. Harris School Extension 
of Field Museum. 88 

267 


OAK 


o 

Oak Forest Infirmary .115 

Oak Forest Tuberculosis Hospital. 167 

Oakland Playground .190 

Oak Park Associated Charities.. .234 

Off the Street Club. 52 

Officials, Public (See Public Agen¬ 
cies). 

Ogden Park .190 

Ogontz Day Nursery. 37 

Old People’s Home of the City of 

Chicago . 120 

Olivet Institute .229 

Olivet Institute Dispensary.143 

Open Air Schools.165 

Orleans Playground .190 

Orphanages (See Institutions for 
Dependent Children). 

Orthodox Jewish Home for the 

Aged .'.120 

Orthogenic Clinic and School.... 164 

Otis Playground .190 

Our Lady of Victory Mission.229 

Outdoor Relief (See Cook County 
Charity Service). 

Outing Association for Crippled 

Children .88, 162, 200 

Outings and Camps.197 


P 

Palmer Park .191 

Panama, Consulate of*..30 

Paraguay, Consulate of. 30 

Pardons and Paroles, Division of. 69 

Parental School, Chicago. 67 

Parent-Teacher Associations .32 

Park Avenue Hospital.149 

Park Commissions .172 

Park Ridge School for Girls.49 

Parks and Playgrounds.175 

Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches 

Committee . 15 

Parting of the Ways Home 

.71, 102, 115 

Passavant Memorial Hospital ....149 
Passavant Memorial Hospital So¬ 


cial Service Department.159 

Paulist Day Nursery. 37 

Paulist Settlement .230 

Paymaster . 2 

Penal Institutions . 66 

Penny Lunches ..203 

Pension Department of the Juve¬ 
nile Court .209 

Pension Laws Commission. 26 

Peoples’ Hospital .150 







































































p 


PEO 

Peoples’ Popular Stores, Chicago 
Christian Industrial League... .204 

Peoria State Hospital.156 

Persia, Consulate of. 30 

Peru, Consulate of. 30 

Phillips Settlement (See Wendell 
Phillips Settlement). 

Phyllis Wheatley Home.102, 109 

Pickard Playground . 191 

Plan Commission, Chicago. 56 

Playground and Recreation Asso¬ 
ciation of America.250 

Playground and Recreation Asso¬ 
ciation of America, Western 

Branch .171 

Playgrounds .175 

Poe Playground .191 

Police Stations . 3 

Policlinic Dispensary, Chicago... .139 
Polish Educational Aid Society 33, 78 
Polish Manual Training School for 

Boys . 47 

Polish Relief .244 

Polish Self-Help League.79, 103 

Polish Social Workers’ Club. 63 

Polish Woman’s Alliance of Amer¬ 
ica . 250 

Political Equality League, Chicago 56 
Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ.. 137 

Popular Hotel ..Ill 

Portage Park .191 

Portage Park Commission ....21, 173 

Portage Park District.21 

Post-Graduate- Hospital .150 

Post-Graduate Dispensary ..143 

Postoffice, Chicago . 26 

Prairie Club . 201 

Presbyterian Home .120 

Presbyte rian Hospital .150 

Presbyterian Hospital, Social Ser¬ 
vice Department .160 

Prevocational Classes . 80 

Private Employment Agenpies_99 

Probate Court .128 

Probation, Adult . 68 

Probation Department, Juvenile 

Court . 70 

Prospect Garden .191 

Protective Agencies . 168 

Protectorate of the Catholic Wom¬ 
an’s League .103, 170 

Protestant Association Home for 

Children . 44 

Providence Day Nursery. 37 

Provident Hospital .150 

Provident Hospital Dispensary... .143 

Psychopathic Clinics .163 

Psychopathic Hospital .164 


268 


PSY 


Psychopathic Hospitals and Insti¬ 
tutes .163 

Psychopathic Laboratory, Munici¬ 
pal Court .164 

Psychopathic Laboratory, Univer¬ 
sity of Chicago .165 

Public Agencies .. 1 

Public Defenders’ Association.129 

Public Defenders’ League for Girls 

. 130 

Public Education Association.63 

Public Employment Agencies.98 

Public Guardian of Cook County.. 33 

Public Health .131 

Public Officials (See Public Agen¬ 
cies). 

Public Safety Commission. 63 

Public School Art Society, Chicago 87 
Public School League, Chicago.... 56 

Public School Social Work.87 

Public Utilities Commission.25 

Publicity and Education Division, 

Department of Health. 132 

Pulaski Park .191 


Q 

Quasi Criminal and Citation, 


Court of .127 

Queen Esther Home.116 


R 


Railway Terminals Committee... 14 


Raster Playground .191 

Ravenswood Hospital .150 

Ravenswood Manor Gardens Park 

Commission .21, 174 

Ravenswood Manor Gardens Park 

District . 21 

Recreation . 171 

Red League .76, 134 

Reform of Conditions. 72 

Reformatories (See Correctional 
Agencies) 

Reliance Hotel .112 

Relief and Family Rehabilitation.202 
Rest Cottage (See Baron Hirsch 
Woman’s Club) 

Resthaven .161 

Resurrection Day Nursery and 

Home for Girls.37, 109 

Ridge Avenue Park Commission 

.21, 174 

Ridge Avenue Park District. 21 

Ridge Farm Preventorium.167 

Ridge Park .192 

Ridge Park Commission .21, 174 

Ridge Park District. 21 











































































s 


RIV 


SAI 


River Park Commission .21, 174 

River Park District. 21 

Roberts Square .192 

Robey Playground .192 

Rocky Ledge Beach.197 

Rogers Park Day Nursery.38 

Rufus F. Dawes Hotel.112 

Russell Sage Foundation.250 

Russell Square .192 

Russia, Consulate of. 30 

Russian Relief .244 

Ruth Club . 109 

Rutherford and Sayre Park.192 

Rutherford Park . 192 

Ryder Playground .192 

Ryerson Library . 96 

Ryerson Playground .192 


S 


Sacred Heart Home...,_.121 

Sailors’ Families, Relief for (See 
American Red Cross) 

St. Adelbert’s Day Nursery.38 

St. Ann’s Day Nursery. 38 

St. Bernard’s Hospital .150 

St. Charles School for Boys. 71 

St. Elizabeth’s Benevolent Asso¬ 
ciation .210 

St. Elizabeth’s Business Woman’s 

Club .110 

St. Elizabeth’s Charity Society. .210 

St. Elizabeth’s Day Nursery. 38 

St. Elizabeth’s Hospital .151 

St. Hedwig’s Industrial School for 

Girls . 49 

St. Joseph’s Catholic Home for the 

Friendless .44, 116 

St. Joseph’s Home .121 

St. Joseph’s Home for the Aged.. 121 
St. Joseph’s Home' for Working 

Girls .110 

St. Joseph’s Hospital .151 

St. Joseph’s Hospital Dispensary. 143 
St. Joseph’s Hospital School Ser¬ 
vice Department .160 

St. Juliana’s Day Nursery. 38 

St. Luke’s Hospital ..-.151 

St. Luke’s Hospital Dispensary... 143 
St. Luke’s Hospital Social Service 

Department .160 

St. Margaret’s Home and Matern¬ 
ity Hospital .157 

St. Mary and St. Agnes Day Nur¬ 
sery . 39 

St. Mary’s Home for Children.45, 201 

St. Mary’s Mission House .230 

St. Mary’s Mission House Day 

Nursery . 39 


St. Mary’s of Nazareth Hospital. 151 
St. Mary’s Settlement and Day 

Nursery .39, 230 

St. Mary’s Training School .47 

St. Vincent’s Infant Asylum. .45, 157 
St. Vincent de Paul Society (See 
Society of St. Vincent de Paul). 

Salt Creek Park.193 

Salvador, Consulate of. 30 

Salvation Army ...52,71,90,103, 
110, 112, 115, 130, 143, 157, 200, 210 

Sampson Playground .193 

Sanitary District of Chicago. .20, 134 

Sanitation, Bureau of.132 

Sarah Hackett Stevenson Memorial 

Lodging House .103, 112 

Scanlan Playground .193 

Sceleth Emergency Hospital.. 153, 155 

School Certificates . 97 

School Children’s Aid Society 88, 212 
School Garden Association of 

America .250 

School Lunches .203 

School of Civics and Philanthropy, 

Chicago .89, 94 

School of Domestic Arts and Sci¬ 
ence . 82 

School of Lip, Reading, Chicago.. 86 
Schools, Fire, Police and Civil 

Service Committee . 14 

Scottish Old People’s Home.121 

Second District Branch Municipal 

Court .127 

Secours Nationale .240 

Serbian National Club. 79 

Serbian Relief .244 

Service Club .212 

Seward Park .193 

Shedd’s Park .193 

Sheridan Park .193 

Sherman Park .193 

Sheriff, Cook County. 18 

Sherwood Playground .194 

Siam, Consulate of. 30 

Sinai Social Center.230 

Single Tax Club, Chicago. 57 

Small Claims Court.127 

Social and Mutual Advancement 

Association for the Blind.103 

Social Centers .222 

Social Service Bureau of Indepen¬ 
dent Order of B’nai B’rith... .250 

Social Service Club. 64 

Social Service Registration Bu¬ 
reau . 64 

Social Settlements and Centers.. .222 
Social Workers’ Country Club....201 
Society of St. Vincent’s de Paul 
of Chicago .51, 130, 160, 212 


269 













































































s 


soc 


Society of Social Hygiene, Chi¬ 
cago .131 

Soldiers’ Families, Relief for (See 
American Red Cross) 

Sophia Aid Society .217 

South Chicago Court.127 

South Chicago Day Nursery. 39 

South Chicago Hospital.151 

South Park Commission.21, 174 

South Park District. 21 

South Side Crippled Children’s 

Aid .122 

South Side Dispensary.144 

Southern Illinois Penitentiary.... 71 
Southwest District, United Chari¬ 
ties ..219 

Spain, Consulate of. 30 

Speeders’ Court .127 

Spry Playground .194 

Stanford Park .194 

Stanton Park .194 

State Council of Defense.240 

State Commissions . 26 

State Hospitals for the Insane.24, 155 
State of Illinois. 22 


State of Illinois, Governor and 
Cabinet . 


State Pawners Society, Chciago.,235 

State Psychopathic Institute.165 

State Society for Prevention of 

Cruelty . 33 

State Training School for Girls.. 71 

State’s Attorney . 18 

Stevenson Memorial Nursery.39 

Stock Yards Day Nursery. 40 

Stock Yards Dispensary, Chicago 

Lying-In Hospital .139 

Stockyards District, United Chari¬ 
ties .219 

Streets and Alleys Committee.... 14 

Subnormals, Education of. 82 

Subscriptions Investigating Com¬ 
mittee, Chicago Association of 

Commerce . 54 

Suburban Agencies .233 

Summer Sanitaria for Infants... .161 

Sunbeam League of Chicago.34 

Sunshine Day Nursery.40 

Superintendent of Highways. 18 

Superintendent of Schools, Cook 

County . 16 

Superior Court .128 

Supreme Court, State, of Illinois. .128 

Susanna Wesley Home.110 

Sweden, Consulate of. 30 

Swedish Brotherhood Employment 

Agency .103 

Swedish Brotherhood Home.105 


270 


SWE 


Swedish Covenant Hospital and 

Home of Mercy.121, 152 

Swedish National Association.217 

Swedish Societies Old People’s 

Home .121 

Swift Playground .194 

Swing Playground .194 

Swiss Benevolent Society of Chi¬ 
cago .217 

Switzerland, Consulate of.30 

Syrian Relief (See Committee for 
Armenian and Syrian Relief) 

T 


Tamarack Camp .201 

Telephone Bureau, City of Chi¬ 
cago . 5 

Temporary Commissions, State of 

Illinois . 26 

Thirty-Ninth Street Beach.197 

Thorp Playground .195 

Thrift and Loans .235 

Track Elevation Committee. 15 

Trade Schools .79-82 

Training for Social Service.89 

Transportation Bureau, City of 

Chicago . 5 

Transportation of Paupers (See 
Cook County Charity Service) 

Travelers’ Aid Society.170 

Travelers’ Aid Society, National 

Office .250 

Treatment of Delinquents . 66 

Tribune Summer Hospital.161 

Truants (See Bureau of Compul¬ 
sory Education). 

Tuberculosis .140, 165 

Turkey, Consulate of. 30 

Twenty-Sixth Street Beach.197 


Uniform Laws Commission.26 

Union Hospital, Chicago.146 

Union Park .195 

United Charities of Chicago. .104, 217 
United Charities, Suburban Agen¬ 
cies .233 

United Lithuanian Society of Chi¬ 
cago . 79 

United Sisters of Charity.220 

United States Circuit Court of Ap¬ 
peals .128 

United States Commissioner .128 

United States Department of Ag¬ 
riculture .26, 134 

United States Department of In¬ 
terior . 26 












































































w 


UNI 


United States Department of In¬ 
ternal Revenue . 27 

United States Department of Jus¬ 
tice . 27 

United States Department of La¬ 
bor .27, 99 

United States Department of State 27 

United States District Court.128 

United States Employment Service 99 
United States Food Administra¬ 
tion .28, 241 

United States of America.26 

United States War Department... 28 

University Hospital .152 

University of Chicago, College of 
Commerce and Administration.. 90 
University of Chicago, Harper 

Memorial Library . 96 

University of Chicago, Psycho¬ 
pathic Laboratory .165 

University of Chicago Settlement 230 

University of Chicago Settlement 

Trade School .82 

University of Illinois College of 
Medicine and Surgery (See West 
Side Free Dispensary). 

University of Illinois Dental In¬ 
firmary . 144 

Uruguay, Consulate of. 30 


Vacations (See Outings and 
Camps). 

Venereal Clinic (See Lincoln Dis¬ 
pensary). 

Venezuela, Consulate of. 30 

Vernon Park .195 

Veterans, Relief for (See Com¬ 
manders’ Association). 

Virginia Colony of Illinois Colony 

Club .220 

Visitation of Adult Blind. 23 

Visitation of Children Placed in 

Family Homes .23, 50 

Visiting Nurse Association of Chi¬ 
cago .137 

Visiting Teacher . 89 

Vocational Bureau, Board of Edu¬ 
cation . 100 

Vocational Supervision League.... 89 

Volunteers of America.220 

Volunteer Employment Bureau... 104 

Volunteer Free Day Nursery.40 

Volunteer Fresh-Air Camp.......201 

Volunteer Industrial Homes.116 

Volunteer Prison League.72, 220 


WAB 

w 

Wabansia Relief Society.221 

Walmeta Day Nursery. 40 

War Agencies .236 

War Recreation' Service.241 

Washingtonian Home .155 

Washington Park .195 

Washington Park Hospital.152 

Washington Playground .195 

Waters Playground .195 

Water Pipe Extension Division, 

City of Chicago. 7 

Watertown State Hospital.156 

Welfare League . 72 

Welles Park .195 

Wendell Phillips Settlement.231 

Wendell Phillips Settlement Day 

Nursery . 40 

Wesley Memorial Hospital.152 

Wesley Memorial Hospital, Social 

Service Department .160 

West Chieago> Park Commission 

.21, 174 

West Chicago Park District.21 

West End Hospital.152 

West End Hospital Dispensary.. .144 

West Park .-.196 

West Pullman Park.196 

West Pullman Park Commission 

.21, 175 

West Pullman Park Distrcit..... 21 

West Side Dispensary.144 

West Side Free Dispensary.144 

West Suburban Federated Chari¬ 
ties .233 

Western German Baptist Old 

People’s Home .122 

Western Society for the Suppres¬ 
sion of Vice. 76 

Western Society of Engineers Li¬ 
brary . 96 

Whiting Relief and Aid Society. .234 

Wicker Park .196 

Willing Workers Woman’s Club..221 

Winnemac Park .196 

Woman’s Aid and Loan Society of 

Irving Park .221, 235 

Woman’s Association of Com¬ 
merce . 64 

Woman’s Benevolent Association .221 
Women’s Catholic Forester’s Club.231 

Woman’s Church Federation. 64 

Woman’s City Club. 65 

Woman’s Committee, Council of 
National Defense, Ill. Div. and 
Woman’s Organizations, State 

Council of Defense.241 


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WOM 

Woman's Exchange of Chicago,. .104 

Women’s Homes .106 

Woman’s Loan Association.235 

Woman’s Outdoor _4 r t League, 

Chicago . 58 

Woman’s Protective Association 

.72, 170 

Woman’s Trade Union League of 

Chicago . 98 

Workers’ Creche . 40 

Workers’ Institute . 77 

Working Boys’ Home of the Mis¬ 
sion of Our Lady of Mercy. 47 

Workingmen’s Hotel .113 

Workingmen’s Home and Mission. 113 

Workingmen’s Palace .113 

World Alliance for Promoting In¬ 
ternational Friendship Through 

the Churches . 65 

Wrightwood Playground .196 


XAV 

x 

Xavier Braille Publication Society 
for the Blind. 85 

Y 

Young Men’s Associated Jewish 

Charities .221 

Young Men’s Christian Associa¬ 
tion International Committee.. .250 
Young Men’s Christian Association 

of Chicago .77, 79, 104, 105 

Young Men’s Christian Association 

College . 90 

Y. M. C. A. Hotel.113 

Young People’s Civic League.76 

Young Women’s Boarding Home.. 110 
Young Women’s Christian Associ¬ 
ation of Chicago.110 

Young Women’s Christian Associ¬ 
ation, Employment Bureau.104 

Young Women’s Christian Associ¬ 
ation (National) .250 


































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